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Charles Darwin University (CDU) Courses

Bachelor (Honours)

Casuarina, Casuarina
Engineer creative and logical solutions for real-world challenges. The Bachelor of Engineering Honours provides advanced science, in theory and practice, to qualify you as an engineer and solve problems in infrastructure, the environment or technology.
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 70*.
  • Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate IV level or higher.
  • Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma with a GPA of at least 3.
  • Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.
  • Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 147.
  • Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognised tertiary preparation course of at least 12 months duration.
  • Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.

* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.

Duration
4 years full-time, 8 years part-time
Study Mode
Online, In person
Graduate Satisfaction
71.40%

Certificate

Alice Springs, Palmerston
This course has a limited number of NTG supported places for 2025. This qualification reflects the roles of entry-level vocational education and training (VET) teachers, trainers and assessors who are delivering training services to vocational learners and assessment services to candidates.
Entry Requirements

Those entering this qualification must be able to demonstrate vocational competence in their proposed training and assessing area. Vocational competence is defined as broad industry knowledge and experience, and may include, but is not limited to, holding a relevant unit of competency or qualification.

To ensure you have the right skills and support to succeed in your course, a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LL&N) evaluation helps identify any areas where you may need additional support to help you achieve your goals.

To gain entry into TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, candidates require:

  • Digital skills to produce professional business documents to record practical activities and navigate online learning environment via Learnline
  • Access to a computer with system requirements as detailed for Learnline
  • Access to individual volunteers for simulated individual and groups training
  • Access to individual volunteers for simulated assessing competency
  • Access to TAE or assessor qualified volunteer
Duration
1.5 years full-time
Study Mode
Online, In person
Graduate Satisfaction
77.10%

Bachelor

Casuarina, Casuarina
This course will equip aspiring professionals with the knowledge and skills to design and implement effective exercise programs to improve athletic performance or promote health and well-being.
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.

Duration
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Study Mode
Online, In person
Graduate Satisfaction
73.50%

Certificate

This qualification provides an entry point for students interested in joining the northern pastoral industry. As such, no previous experience in the pastoral or rural industries is required.
Entry Requirements

To ensure you have the right skills and support to succeed in your course, a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LL&N) evaluation helps identify any areas where you may need additional support to help you achieve your goals.

To gain entry into AHC21216 Certificate II in Rural Operations, candidates require:

  • To be physically fit, active and able to function effectively in a tropical environment, as this is a physically demanding course, and;
  • Students must have a work contract with an approved employer to undertake a traineeship
Duration
1 year full-time
Study Mode
Online

Certificate

Palmerston
This course is not available for online applications. Please contact the team on the details below for further information on how to apply. This course has been designed to provide the learner with the practical and professional skills required for a retail butcher working in the meat industry.
Entry Requirements

There are no specified eligibility/entry requirements for this qualification however, in order to meet the requirements of the training package, students enrolling into AMP30815 Certificate III in Meat Processing (Retail Butcher) with CDU must be employed within the meat industry under a registered apprenticeship program or be retail butchers currently employed in the industry.

To ensure you have the right skills and support to succeed in your course, a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LL&N) evaluation may be conducted to help identify any areas where you may need additional support to help you achieve your goals.

Duration
3 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
70.50%

Associate Degree

The Associate Degree of Legal Studies is for anyone who is interested in broadening their understanding of the legal system without committing to a full law degree.
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

* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.

Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Study Mode
Online
Graduate Satisfaction
78.60%

Bachelor

Find out about studying a Bachelor of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advocacy at Charles Darwin University (CDU)
Study Mode
In person

Certificate

Casuarina
This course is not available for online applications. Please contact the team on the details below for further information on how to apply.
Entry Requirements

To ensure you have the right skills and support to succeed in your course, a Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LL&N) evaluation helps identify any areas where you may need additional support to help you achieve your goals.

To gain entry into AUR32420 Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology, candidates require:

  • To be an Apprentice who has entered a Training Contract with their employer and Australian Apprenticeship Support Network NT.
  • Understanding of basic computer skills, to navigate online learning materials and assessments.

Students will also need to wear work clothing suited to the automotive industry such as:

  • Steel cap boots
  • Safety glasses
  • Protective clothing
  • Respirator
Duration
3 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
67.70%

Certificate

Casuarina, Alice Springs
This qualification reflects the role of community service workers who deliver and support person-centred services to individuals and groups. Workers may provide support, advocacy or interventions to individual persons, groups or communities across a range of services.
Entry Requirements

There are no mandatory entry requirements however candidates who wish to commence this course need to have the required skills and knowledge to undertake the qualification at this level, e.g., completion of Year 10 or equivalent and a general command of spoken and written English to be able to meet industry standards for communication. A pre-assessment may be required.

To ensure you have the right skills and support to succeed in your course, a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LL&N) evaluation helps identify any areas where you may need additional support to help you achieve your goals.

Duration
1 year full-time
Study Mode
Online, In person

Certificate

Alice Springs, Palmerston
This course is not available for online applications. Please contact the team on the details below for further information on how to apply. This qualification reflects the role of workers who provide support for the effective functioning of health services.
Entry Requirements

There are no mandatory entry requirements for this qualification. However, applicants who wish to commence this course need to have the required skills and knowledge to undertake the qualification at this level, e.g.

  • completion of Year 10 or equivalent, and
  • a general command of spoken and written English to be able to meet industry standards for communication.

To ensure you have the right skills and support to succeed in your course, a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LL&N) evaluation helps identify any areas where you may need additional support to help you achieve your goals.

Duration
1 year full-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
73.50%

Certificate

Casuarina
The qualification describes the skills and knowledge for a range of entry level horticulture job roles. Individuals with this qualification carry out routine tasks under supervision where the work is predictable and structured with limited judgement requirements.
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification however to ensure you have the right skills and support to succeed in your course, a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LL&N) evaluation helps identify any areas where you may need additional support to help you achieve your goals.

Students wishing to gain work experience are encouraged to undertake a voluntary 10 days of work placement. Support finding suitable industry placement can be arranged if requested.

Duration
0.5 year full-time
Study Mode
Online, In person

Bachelor

Find out about studying a Bachelor of Laws Honours (Graduate Entry) at Charles Darwin University (CDU)
Study Mode
In person