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Charles Darwin University (CDU) Courses

Associate Degree

The Associate Degree of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) will prepare you to be part of a rapidly evolving field and continually develop new applications to enhance the world we live in.
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
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Study Mode
Online

Bachelor

Casuarina, Casuarina
The Bachelor of Education Secondary prepares you to become a secondary school teacher, eligible to teach in a range of secondary schools such as middle, secondary and senior colleges. At CDU, you can study a Bachelor of Education Secondary online or on campus, parttime or full-time.
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 courses.
  • 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
4 years full-time, 8 years part-time
Study Mode
Online, In person
Graduate Satisfaction
77.10%

Certificate

Casuarina, Alice Springs
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 gain entry into UEE33020 Certificate III in Electrical Fitting candidates are required to:

  • Be an Apprentice who has entered a Training Contract with an employer and Australian Apprenticeship Support Network NT.
  • Hold an NT Apprentice Training Licence (Red Card) - https://electricallicensing.nt.gov.au/home

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

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 gain entry into MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade, candidates require:

  • To be an Apprentice who has entered into a Training Contract with their employer and Australian Apprenticeship Support Network NT

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
3 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
67.70%

Certificate

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 AHC40122 Certificate IV in Agriculture, candidates are required to:

  • undertake a Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) assessment to determine applicable support requirements.
  • be fit, active, and able to function effectively in a tropical environment, as this is a physically demanding course; and
  • have a work contract with an approved employer to undertake a traineeship.
Duration
2 years full-time
Study Mode
Online

Certificate

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 AHC20122 Certificate II in Agriculture, candidates are required to:

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

Bachelor

Casuarina, Casuarina
The Bachelor of Social Work is a professionally recognised degree that prepares you to pursue a career as a social worker, working with people to enhance their wellbeing.
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
4 years full-time, 8 years part-time
Study Mode
Online, In person
Graduate Satisfaction
89.20%

Diploma

Casuarina, Alice Springs, Palmerston, Katherine
This qualification reflects the role of educators in early childhood education and care who work in regulated children's education and care services in Australia.
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 CHC50121 Diploma of early Childhood Education and Care, candidates are required to:

  • Hold a CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care OR CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
  • AND work in a regulated Early Childhood Education and Care Service.


Everyone employed or volunteering in child-related work is required by law to hold an Ochre Card. It will therefore, be a mandatory requirement to hold an Ochre card in order to complete any work placement. If you have not yet obtained an Ochre card, please contact SAFENT:

LocationDarwinAlice Springs
Ground Floor
37 Woods St,
Darwin City
The Green Well Building
50 Bath Street,
Alice Springs
Phone1800 SAFE NT (1800 72 33 68)1800 SAFE NT (1800 72 33 68)
Emailsafent.police@pfes.nt.gov.ausafent.police@pfes.nt.gov.au
Postal AddressPO Box 39764, Winnellie NT 0821PO Box 39764, Winnellie NT 0821
Duration
1 year full-time
Study Mode
Online, In person

Bachelor

Casuarina, Casuarina
Help to engineer the future. CDU's Bachelor of Engineering Science will encourage you to think independently and find creative and logical solutions for real world challenges.
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 IV 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
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Study Mode
Online, In person
Graduate Satisfaction
67.70%

Certificate

Casuarina
This qualification covers competencies to select, install, commission, fault find and maintain equipment and systems for the control of plant, machines and processes.
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 and areas where you may need additional support to help you achieve your goals.

To gain entry into UEE40420 Certificate IV in Electrical - Instrumentation, candidates require:

  • Completion of a 3rd year apprenticeship in UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology

OR

  • Hold an unrestricted A-Grade Electrical License

Students holding the UEE30811 Certificate III in Electrotechnology - Electrician will need to be transitioned to the UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology - Technician prior to entry into the UEE40420 Certificate IV in Electrical - Instrumentation via a combination of credit transfer, gap analysis and RPL conducted by the VET lecturers.

Students are to present a copy of their current qualifications to determine eligibility.

Duration
1 year full-time
Study Mode
In person

Certificate

Casuarina, Alice Springs
This qualification reflects the role of individuals in the community, home or residential care setting who work under supervision and delegation as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, following an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to...
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 be eligible to undertake a mandatory work placement in an aged care setting, students may be required to obtain:

  • Ochre Card to work with children
  • NT Police Clearance

Students may also require occupational health screening, including vaccinations.

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
79.20%

Certificate

Alice Springs, Palmerston, Tennant Creek
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who assist with the delivery of sport and recreation activities and who complete a range of fundamental customer contact and maintenance duties. They work under direct supervision to complete mainly routine tasks.
Entry Requirements

To gain entry into SIS20122 Certificate II in Sport and Recreation, candidates require:

  • To hold or must be eligible for a Working with Children Check

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
Graduate Satisfaction
73.50%