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Charles Darwin University (CDU)

  • 20% international / 80% domestic

Associate Degree of Network Engineering

  • Associate Degree

The Associate Degree of Network Engineering provides you with the skills, knowledge and confidence required to design, operate and maintain networks that play a crucial role in the infrastructure of industry and government organisations.

Key details

Degree Type
Associate Degree
Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Course Code
XNENG1
Study Mode
Online

About this course

The Associate Degree of Network Engineering provides you with the skills, knowledge and confidence required to design, operate and maintain networks that play a crucial role in the infrastructure of industry and government organisations. The course has a strong practical emphasis and you will be given extensive opportunities to put theory into practice.

Study part-time or full-time, and choose to study 100% online (domestic only), or on-campus.




Entry requirements

Admission requirements are met by one of the following:

  • Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*.
  • Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher.
  • Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.
  • Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.
  • Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 140.
  • Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognised tertiary preparation course.
  • Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.
  • Defence members with service of 1 year or more at the following ranks (or higher) meet the academic entry requirement for this course:
    • Navy: Seaman, Able Seaman, Leading Seaman
    • Air Force: Aircraftmen/Aircraftwoman, Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman, Corporal
    • Army: Private, Lance Corporal, Corporal
  • Current School Leaver Pathways:
    • Best of 3 Year 12 subject grades
    • School recommendation program

* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

This two year course covers data networks and their implementation.

Career pathways

Graduating from this course may lead to various career opportunities including roles as a technician, helpdesk support and network and systems administrator.