The Doctor of Public Safety aims to provide the opportunity for advanced research and development involving critical reflection on professional practice in the discipline of Public Safety and allied fields. Graduates of this program will have systemic and critical understanding of a substantial and complex body of knowledge at the frontier of their discipline or area of professional practice.
Doctor of Public Safety
University Rank:#856
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Duration4 year(s)
Tuition FeeAUD 23,798 / Year
Next IntakeJuly 14, 2026
Doctor of Public Safety
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Requirements
Entry Requirements
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
Variation to admission requirements based on recognition of prior learning will be assessed by the HDR Coordinator in consultation with the Sub Dean Graduate Studies, Faculty of Business, Justice and Behavioural Sciences.
An applicant for admission to the Doctor of Public Safety may be accepted without the qualifications specified above if the applicant has some other appropriate combination of undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications and/or professional performance which demonstrate they are capable of undertaking research at a Doctoral level. These admission requirements are necessary to ensure that candidates have sufficient academic ability and professional experience to conduct research that leads to advanced, critical reflection on professional practice.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 58
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 79
English Program Requirements
English language requirements
You can normally meet the English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for entry to most Charles Sturt University courses by doing one of the following: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
Career
provide access to a substantial body of knowledge and understanding in the discipline of Public Safety and develop a candidate’s intellectual independence to think critically, evaluate existing knowledge and ideas in the field, and undertake systematic investigation and reflection on theory and practice to generate original knowledge
develop a candidate’s cognitive skills to successfully identify, investigate and resolve complex problems confronting the discipline of Public Safety, and to present cogently a complex investigation of originality or original research for external examination against international standards and to communicate the results to peers and the community
provide graduates with a competitive advantage in achieving high-level success in their profession
enable students to design, implement, analyse, theorise and communicate research into current problems and issues confronting the discipline of Public Safety, making a significant and original contribution to knowledge and/or professional practice of the profession
develop a candidate’s cognitive skills to successfully identify, investigate and resolve complex problems confronting the discipline of Public Safety, and to present cogently a complex investigation of originality or original research for external examination against international standards and to communicate the results to peers and the community
provide graduates with a competitive advantage in achieving high-level success in their profession
enable students to design, implement, analyse, theorise and communicate research into current problems and issues confronting the discipline of Public Safety, making a significant and original contribution to knowledge and/or professional practice of the profession
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
23,798 / year
How to Apply
Step 1: Choose your degree
Choose from a wide range of courses at Charles Sturt University. Wherever you want to take your career – in IT, nursing, education, healthcare, science or any other industry – we’ve got the right course for you.
Step 2: Understand your entry requirements
International students must meet minimum academic and English language requirements to be eligible to study with us.Step 3: Before you apply
You've found the course you want to study and now it's time to get organised for your Australian adventure. Before you apply, it's a good idea to get familiar with your new destination and all the things you will need to do to make your transition smooth. Our live and work and before you arrive pages are great places to start to help you with that checklist.Step 4: Check if you are eligible for credit
Charles Sturt University highly values and recognises a range of overseas qualifications, and has developed advanced standing arrangements with institutions in various countries.Step 5: Prepare supporting documentation
Do you need to include official documentation with your application? If so, it may need verification as a true and accurate copy. Check below to see if your documents need to be verified.Verify your documents
If you are an international applicant, you can submit scanned verified copies or scanned original copies of all your official documentation, except for the courses listed below.The following information explains if your documents do need to be verified. This is important, as documents not correctly verified as a "true and accurate" copy will result in delays in the processing of your application and its consideration for admission. Please don't send originals as we don't return documents.
Who can verify copies for you?
For international documents/qualifications:- your employed agent submitting your application and documents on your behalf
- Australian Embassy official
- High Commission or Trade Mission official
- Public Notary
- Australian Justice of the Peace with a registration number.
How should the authorised officer verify each document?
On each page you are submitting, they must write:
'This is a true copy of the original document sighted by me.'
Then sign and print the following details:
- name
- address
- business hours telephone number
- profession, occupation or organisation
- the current date.
They must include the official stamp or seal of the verifier's organisation on the copy if the organisation has such a stamp.
In addition to the above, a Justice of the Peace must also print their registration number and the state in which they are registered as a Justice of the Peace.
Documents not verified or not verified correctly
Charles Sturt University is not permitted to process:
- documents that have been verified by an immediate relative or a person residing at the same address as an applicant
- photocopied documents that have not been verified
- documents that have not been correctly verified
- documents verified by a Justice of the Peace without a registration number.
Step 6: Understand your responsibilities and expectations as an international student
The Australian Government requires international student visa holders to ensure that they meet the obligations and conditions of their visa type. It is your responsibility to ensure that they comply with these obligations and conditions at all times. Your enrolment at Charles Sturt University may be cancelled for failing to meet the University's policies and procedures and the University is required by Australian Law to report any breaches of visa conditions, which may include:
- Not paying your fees.
- Not maintaining satisfactory course progress.
- Failing to maintain a full-time load without Charles Sturt University's permission.
- Failure to enrol in a term of study.
- Academic or general misconduct.
You should also understand all the terms and conditions of accepting an offer to study with us.
Step 7: Start your application
How to apply depends on how you want to study with us.
Doctor of Public Safety
Charles Sturt University
Australia, Port Macquarie