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Charles Darwin University (CDU) Courses

Diploma

Alice Springs, Palmerston
This qualification reflects the role of individuals employed as beauty therapists to provide a broad range of beauty therapy treatments and services including facial treatments, body massage and treatments, hair removal, lash and brow treatments, nail and make-up services.
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 SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy, it is preferred that the candidate has completed:

  • Year 12 or equivalent education and have completed SHB30115 Certificate III in Beauty Services
  • Successful completion of a pre-enrolment Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment and interview is essential for success in this program
  • Minimum IELTS 5.5 score for International students

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

As part of the application process, it is important that you meet the minimum academic entry requirements. If you have any questions, please email the International team: international@cdu.edu.au. We look forward to helping you through the process of applying to study with us at CDU.

ProgramsEntry requirements
Certificate level programsA qualification equivalent to Australian Year 10
Diploma and advanced diploma programsA qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12
Duration
1 year full-time
Study Mode
In person

Masters (Coursework)

Sydney, Sydney, Waterfront Darwin, Waterfront Darwin, Waterfront Darwin, Darwin
The professional practice MPA provides you with a unique opportunity to work in an organisation and gain valuable professional experience while also gaining an MPA qualification.
Entry Requirements

Successful completion of the Graduate Diploma of Accounting Studies

OR

Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree or equivalent international qualification in any discipline.

Applicants who have fully satisfied the entry requirements of the accounting professional bodies in their first degree are not eligible for entry.

Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Study Mode
Online, In person
Graduate Satisfaction
67.50%

Masters (Coursework)

Casuarina, Casuarina
The Master of Public Policy gives you in-depth knowledge in political, cultural and social theory approaches to public policy and solid understanding of evidence-based policy development and evaluation imbedded within practical research theories and methodologies.
Entry Requirements

Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree, graduate certificate, graduate diploma, masters degree or equivalent international qualification.

Applicants who don't meet the entry requirements, are advised to contact the course coordinator in the Faculty of Arts and Society by email to fas@cdu.edu.au for further advice.

Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Study Mode
Online, In person

Certificate

Casuarina
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who work as aquaculture attendants or technicians for the care of aquatic stock in the aquaculture sector of the seafood industry.
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 areas where you may need additional support to help you achieve your goals.

To gain entry into SFI30119 Certificate III in Aquaculture, candidates require:

  • Employment with a suitable aquaculture enterprise; or
  • Trainees must have an existing work contract

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

Certificate

Alice Springs, Waterfront Darwin, Waterfront Darwin, Darwin
This qualification reflects the role of individuals with functions that could include financial data entry, processing accounts and payrolls, providing customer service in financial transactions, and producing financial reports.
Entry Requirements

There are no specific requirements to enter this qualification however all students need to demonstrate the required level of language, literacy and numeracy skills and knowledge to undertake a qualification at this level.

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
0.5 year full-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
70.50%

Bachelor

Casuarina, Casuarina
The Bachelor of Science will allow you to explore your curiosity and passion for knowledge within your chosen scientific field.
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:
    ~Air Force: Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman, Corporal, Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman
    ~Army: Corporal, Lance Corporal, Private
    ~Navy: Able Seaman, Leading Seaman, Seaman
  • 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

Certificate

Casuarina, Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, Katherine, Waterfront Darwin, Waterfront Darwin, Darwin
This qualification applies to individuals working in a work health and safety (WHS) role who provide a broad range of technical knowledge and skills, and have some limited responsibility for the output of others.
Entry Requirements

Students will need to demonstrate an appropriate level of language, literacy and numeracy skills to undertake this qualification; this includes:

  • the ability to read, write and interpret a range of documentation
  • computer literacy to research the internet, send/receive email and produce word-processed documents
  • BSB30719 Certificate III in Work Health and Safety or vocational experience in WHS roles.

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
0.5 year full-time
Study Mode
Online, In person
Graduate Satisfaction
73.50%

Certificate

Alice Springs, Casuarina
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base in music performance, sound production or music business contexts.
Duration
1 year full-time
Study Mode
In person

Diploma

Casuarina, Casuarina
Shape your career path. Our Diploma of Psychology is an excellent first step if you are considering a career in psychology, want to increase your current qualifications or simply have an interest in psychology.
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:
    ~Air Force: Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman, Corporal, Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman
    ~Army: Corporal, Lance Corporal, Private
    ~Navy: Able Seaman, Leading Seaman, Seaman
  • Current School Leaver Pathways:
    ~Best of 3 Year 12 subject grades
    ~School recommendation program

* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.

Duration
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Study Mode
Online, In person
Graduate Satisfaction
86.70%

Certificate

Casuarina
This qualification applies to people working in the maritime industry seeking an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certificate of competency to: Command and operate the engines of a vessel:<12 m in lengthwith propulsion power that is unlimited for an outboard engine or <100 kW for an...
Entry Requirements

CDU Domestic Entry Requirements

To gain entry into MAR10418 Certificate I in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 2 Near Coastal) candidates require:

  • Literacy and numeracy skills necessary for interpreting regulations and legislation and maintaining relevant records.
  • 60 days qualifying sea service
Duration
0.5 year full-time
Study Mode
Online, In person
Graduate Satisfaction
67.70%

Certificate

Casuarina
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who work as aquaculture attendants to support the care of aquatic stock in the aquaculture sector of the seafood industry.
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification required by the Training Package, however CDU requires students to be able to function effectively in a tropical environment as the work includes outdoor activities.

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, Alice Springs
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who are beginning to develop their own artistic voice and command of techniques in a range of art forms. It applies to work in different visual arts, craft and design work environments.
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.
Duration
1 year full-time
Study Mode
In person