2011 Undergraduate Postgraduate Course Guide

undergraduate AND postgraduate degrees
COURSE
GUIDE 2011
At CDU it’s all about you
Making the decision to begin studying or return to university is a big

one. It’s exciting, full of possibilities and some challenges. At Charles
Darwin University (CDU) we appreciate that our students come from
all walks of life and from all over the world. Our students have
differing ideas about what they want from their university experience
and we work to satisfy those needs.
CDU is a dual sector university, which means we offer Vocational

Education and Training (VET) courses as well as Higher Education
degrees from Bachelors to Doctorates. We have eight campuses and
centres throughout the Northern Territory, although most of the Higher
Education courses are offered on the Casuarina campus in Darwin,
CDU’s main campus. Some Higher Education courses are also offered
through Alice Springs campus.
CONTENTS 1
Why study with CDU? 2

Choosing your course 3
Tertiary Enabling Program 4
Courses 5
How to apply 61
Services and support 63
More information 64
Undergraduate courses for school leavers Undergraduate courses for non school leavers
Aboriginal and Australian Studies 6 Aboriginal and Australian Studies 31
Architecture, Building, Design and Planning 6 Art and Design 31
Art and Design 7 Education and Teaching 32
Business and Economics 9 Humanities and Social Sciences 34
Computing and Information Technology 10 Law and Legal Studies 35
Education and Teaching 12 Science and Mathematics 36
Engineering 16 Postgraduate courses
Environmental Studies 20 Aboriginal and Australian Studies 38
Humanities and Social Sciences 20 Business and Economics 39
Law and Legal Studies 23 Computing and Information Technology 43
Medicine and Health 26 Education and Teaching 44
Music 29 Engineering 46
Science and Mathematics 30 Environmental Studies 47
Humanities and Social Sciences 48
Medicine and Health 50
Why study at CDU?
We offer some of the most distinctive courses in CDU’s pharmacy, law, sports science and
creative arts courses are sought out by
Australia, ranging from Indigenous cultural and
students from all over Australia. Our Bachelor
South-east Asian studies to tropical, environmental degrees in engineering, nursing and education
and desert science. Our teaching staff are passionate offer work placements so you can gain
about their subjects and many have received valuable professional experience and make
national and international recognition for their industry contacts before you graduate.
expertise and research. Our class sizes are small compared with most
other universities, so our teaching staff know
you by name and are able to spend more time
with you if you need extra help or guidance.
Many of our courses are available in part-
time and external modes, so you can fit your
studies around your lifestyle and location.
Job opportunities for our graduates are also

strong. Many CDU graduates who choose
to stay in the Northern Territory find work
immediately in their chosen field or are
already working part-time in a related
industry during their final year of study.
Choosing your course
1
3
COURSE KEY Master of Choose from over 60

undergraduate and
This course guide details the courses on offer
Tropical at CDU. If you are unsure about what you
postgraduate courses.
might like to study, a good place to start is
Environmental to think about the kind of work that interests
Management you and the kind of work that maximises
your skills and talents. Next, find out what
COURSE CODE Commonwealth supported
qualifications are required to get into the
1CM010 (CS) (CS) and full fee paying (FF)
places are available for career you want. For example, you may
1CM510 (FF) some postgraduate courses. already be working in an industry closely
CAMPUS
ampuses and centres
C related to your chosen study area, so talk
Casuarina across the NT. to people who already have the appropriate
MODE qualifications.
Internal, ptions to study internally
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or externally online. Thousands of students from all over Australia
EXTERNAL
DURATION study externally online with CDU, successfully
1.5 yRS f/t, Choose to study full-time balancing their studies with work and family.
or part-time.
EQUIV p/t External courses are offered in the broad
AVAILABILITY tart in Semester 1, 2
S areas of:
S1, S2 or in the Summer.
– Aboriginal and Australian Studies
– Business and Economics
– Computing and Information Technology
– Education and Teaching
– Engineering
– Environmental Studies
– Humanities and Social Sciences
– Law and Legal Studies
– Medicine and Health
– Tertiary Enabling Program
Course Course
Tertiary Enabling Program
If you have not studied for a while and are unsure Orientation to Preparation for
about whether you can succeed, our Tertiary Enabling Tertiary Study Tertiary Study
Program (TEP) provides the opportunity to develop
the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to CODE CODE
succeed at university. It is also for students who

TEP1 TEP2
Campus Campus
don’t have the usual qualifications for university Casuarina Casuarina
entrance, or who may be uncertain about how they ALICE SPRINGS ALICE SPRINGS
will manage university study. This program teaches MODE MODE

Internal, External Internal, External
learning skills and strategies for managing university
DURATION DURATION
life and study. Most students who have completed 1 SEMESTER f/T, 1 SEMESTER f/T,
the program say it was very helpful in building their EQUIV P/T EQUIV P/T
confidence and skills for starting undergraduate study. AVAILABILITY AVAILABILITY

S1, S2 S1, S2
Successful completion of TEP allows students to meet
the minimum entry requirements for most Bachelor
The Tertiary Enabling Program gives students
degrees at CDU. TEP is free for Australian citizens the opportunity to develop the skills,
and can be studied on campus or by distance. knowledge and confidence they will need for
successful achievement in tertiary studies.
It is suitable for students who wish to study
at a diploma or degree level but who have
not achieved an adequate Australian Tertiary
Admission Rank (ATAR) or lack the confidence
to gain entry into higher education. Successful
completion of the Orientation to Tertiary Study
course, followed by the Preparation for Tertiary
4
Study course, will allow students to meet the
minimum entry requirements for most Charles
Darwin University Bachelor degrees.
How to apply
Applications for TEP are direct through CDU.
For more information
P: 1800 061 963
E: tep@cdu.edu.au
W: www.cdu.edu.au/tep
Entry requirements
Students will be assessed before gaining
entry and must be over 18 years of age
at the commencement of the program.
Additional admission requirements

Applicants will be required to undertake
an online TEP diagnostic task (Maths and
English) to determine if they will be required
to enrol into TEP1 Orientation to Tertiary
Study or if they can enter directly into TEP2
Preparation for Tertiary Study.
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COURSES
Area of interest Course
Undergraduate courses
Available to school leavers
Aboriginal Bachelor of This course provides the opportunity for students to engage with
the study of Indigenous Knowledges. There are themes within the
and Indigenous
degree that focus on: Cultural Engagement, Policy and Governance;
Australian Knowledges History and Cultural Heritage and/or Yolngu Culture and Languages.
studies Students enrolled in this course are able to examine key issues in
CODE
relation to Indigenous policy development and implementation,
114741 Indigenous systems of traditional and contemporary governance,
Campus
intellectual and cultural property rights, Indigenous economies
Casuarina
and natural and resource management. These issues are able to
MODE
be explored in the light of contemporary social and political issues
Internal, External
faced by Indigenous people across Australia and internationally.
DURATION
3 yRS f/T, EQUIV p/t Special focus is placed upon Indigenous people’s engagement in
AVAILABILITY the management of land and water resources. The students are
S1, S2 able to learn about the recording and representing of knowledge
and country in appropriate ways through engagement with and
between Indigenous people and can acquire the ability to negotiate
and communicate between cultural groups. Yolngu Culture and
Language is a unique specialisation where students can immerse
themselves in the lived experience of Yolngu societies. Learning
takes place within a context that encompasses both contemporary
and traditional Yolngu Knowledges. The degree also addresses
international Indigenous issues, and units of study in this field make
use of the links established between the University and Indigenous
communities overseas.
This course will be invaluable for students who wish to gain

knowledge and understanding of the workings of government and
6 policy; the structures and functions of governance in relation to
Indigenous peoples; the practice of cultural engagement with and
between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people; Cultural Heritage
and History studies; Environment and Indigenous people; and the
culture and language of Yolngu people.
Architecture, Bachelor This course develops theoretical and practical skills in the design
of the built environment as well as skills in computer aided
building, of Design
design and the preparation of design and working drawings.
design and Focus is placed upon the special requirements for architecture,
planning CODE
interior design and building construction in hot-humid tropical
114161 environments. The skills gained in this course will equip graduates
Campus
Casuarina to fulfil roles in the architecture and interior design industry.
Other opportunities include further study leading to a degree
MODE
Internal in architecture and registration as an architect.
DURATION
3 yRS f/T, EQUIV p/t
AVAILABILITY
S1, S2
ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE
Stage 1 Mathematics
or equivalent
Art and Bachelor of The Arts course includes specialist pathways of study in History
and Cultural Heritage, Social Science (Psychology and Sociology),
design Arts/Bachelor
Regional and International Studies (including Southeast Asian
of Creative Arts Studies), Languages (Modern Greek, Indonesian and Mandarin)
and Industries and Indigenous Knowledge (Yolngu Culture). Combinations of
these specialist areas of study provide graduates with distinctive
CODE qualifications that lead to interesting and rewarding careers.
114601 The course builds on the University’s unique location in northern
Campus Australia, adjacent to Southeast Asia. Employment opportunities
Casuarina include Federal, State and Territory government, land councils,
MODE museums, non-government agencies and the corporate sector,
INTERNAL particularly where these organisations engage with Central and
DURATION Northern Australia and Asia.
4 yRS f/T, EQUIV p/t
The Creative Arts and Industries course offers students a wide
AVAILABILITY
variety of creative pathways selected from the specialisations in
S1, S2
the suite of professional creative courses in the cultural industries
being offered at Charles Darwin University in New Media Design,
Fine Arts, Communications, and Music, together with selected
specialist areas of study in the humanities and social sciences.
The combined degree allows students to develop their creative
potential by providing the opportunity to pursue related
specialisations from the two degrees to equip graduates for
stimulating careers in a wide range of choices.
Graduates of this combined degree are awarded both the Bachelor

of Arts and Bachelor of Creative Arts and Industries.
Bachelor of This course offers students the greatest variety of creative pathways
from the specialisations in the suite of courses in the creative
Creative Arts
industries being offered at Charles Darwin University in New Media
and Industries Design, Fine Arts, Communications and Music.
CODE The Bachelor of Creative Arts and Industries allows students to

114641 tap their creative potential by providing study options around the
specialisations from the suite of degrees described above; and
Campus
Casuarina encourages and assists them in their construction of stimulating
careers in the creative sector. Opportunities to develop and apply
MODE
INTERNAL creative industries’ skills and knowledge are facilitated by an
emphasis on seeking solutions for a range of real world projects
DURATION
3 yRS f/T, EQUIV p/t and challenges.
AVAILABILITY Combined degree

Rob Moran
3rd year Bachelor Creative Arts
S1, S2 Combined degrees are available with Arts and Teaching and Learning.
and Industries
“My subjects are so interesting and my

degree is so flexible that it will give me
the skills to do a range of different things.
After my bachelor degree I hope to go on
and complete post graduate study at CDU
and one day hope to teach media subjects.”
Art and Bachelor of This course contains two pathways designed to assist students
design Creative Arts to develop the critical tools and material skills necessary to build
professional careers in the Fine Arts as artists and theorists. The
(cont) and Industries
studio and theoretical teaching staff are augmented by a vibrant
(Fine Arts) visiting forum of guest speakers and together with our partnership
with Northern Editions and the University Art Gallery provide an
COURSE CODE
exciting and stimulating learning environment.
114661
CAMPUS The Studio Practice specialisation is a contextual studio based
Casuarina programme founded on a discursive learning methodology, which
MODE provides students with the opportunity to specialise in digital media,
Internal painting, printmaking, sculpture and drawing or to combine any
DURATION media in their studio productions. The Art History and Cultural
3 YRS F/T, EQUIV p/T Heritage specialisation gives students the marketing, writing and
AVAILABILITY
conceptual skills required to work within museums, galleries, arts
S1, S2 tourism industries and arts writing/publishing sectors.
The Bachelor of Creative Arts and Industries (Fine Arts) is part of

a suite of professional creative courses for the cultural industries
available through Charles Darwin University which enables students
to also take suites of study from the creative study options in Music,
New Media Design and Communications. Within each of these
discipline pathways, there are alternative study plans that allow
a student to explore a particular strength.
Bachelor of This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to
8 Creative Arts become designers and developers within the creative industries
by allowing them to specialise in Web Development and Design,
and Industries New Media Design, Communication Design or Contemporary Music.
(New Media The course focuses on high-end technologies, software and theories
Design) to enable students to become multi-skilled professionals, and
creative graduates in areas such as animation, video production,
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communication, interactive design, graphic design, digital media,
114681 film, television, gaming, music, sound and web design.
CAMPUS
Casuarina The Bachelor of Creative Arts and Industries (New Media Design)
is part of a suite of professional creative courses for the cultural
MODE
Internal industries available through Charles Darwin University which
enables students to also take suites of study from the creative study
DURATION
3 yRS f/t, EQUIV P/T options in Music, Fine Arts and Communications. Within each of
these discipline pathways, there are alternative study plans that
AVAILABILITY
S1, S2 allow a student to explore a particular strength. Opportunities to
develop and apply creative industries skills and knowledge are
facilitated by an emphasis on seeking solutions for a range of real
world projects and challenges.
Combined degree
A combined degree is available with Information Technology.
Business and Bachelor of This vocationally oriented and student centred course provides
students with employment and professional skills needed in a
economics Accounting
rapidly changing business environment. It allows for flexibility
of study and prepares students for careers in a variety of business
COURSE CODE
fields. In addition, communication, presentation, and problem-
114511 solving skills are emphasised.
CasuarinA, external
134141 Students have a wide choice of business units from which they can
Alice Springs choose electives that will complement their personal interests and
CAMPUS career options. Alternatively students may select electives from
Casuarina, other disciplines including language studies, anthropology, history,
Alice Springs social science, indigenous studies, applied science and engineering.
MODE
The flexibility of Charles Darwin University courses permits students
Internal, External
with satisfactory progress to move from an enrolment in the Bachelor
DURATION
of Accounting to the Bachelor of Commerce without penalty.
3 yrs F/T, EQUIV P/T
AVAILABILITY Combined degree
S1, S2, SS A combined degree is available with Law.
Professional recognition membership

Completion of the degree allows a person to apply for membership
of CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia
(ICAA) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants of
the UK (ACCA).
Bachelor of This vocationally oriented and student centred course provides

students with the career and professional skills needed in a rapidly
Commerce 9
changing business environment. It allows for flexibility of study
COURSE CODE
and prepares students for careers in a variety of business fields.
In addition, communication, presentation and problem-solving
114621 skills are emphasised.
Casuarina, external
134151 This course meets the needs of various professional bodies and the
Alice Springs community. Students have a wide choice of units based upon their
CAMPUS personal and career interests.
Casuarina,
Alice Springs After completing the equivalent of one year full time study, students
will have the option of transferring into the Bachelor of Accounting,
MODE
Internal, External which directly addresses the requirements for membership of CPA
Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.
DURATION
3 yrs F/T, EQUIV p/T Alternatively students may select the appropriate units for
professional body membership within the Bachelor of Commerce.
AVAILABILITY
S1, S2, SS Combined degree
Combined degrees are available with Engineering, Information
Technology and Laws.

Completion of certain specialisations and the appropriate selection
of elective units will allow a person to obtain membership of a
variety of professional bodies including CPA Australia, the Institute
of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA)and the Association
of Chartered Certified Accountants of the UK (ACCA).
Business and Bachelor of This course offers graduates the opportunity to pursue professional
careers in the fields of information technology and business
Economics Information applications. Graduates will be able to identify and evaluate
(cont) Technology/ current and emerging technologies within the business context;
Bachelor of use and apply a variety of information technologies and business
Commerce applications, and apply critical thinking, technical and business
skills to problem solving in the domain of information technology
COURSE CODE and business organisations.
114751 This will be based upon an applied understanding of the theoretical
CAMPUS
Casuarina and technical concepts of information technology, with relevant
connections to the IT industry, business professions and professional
MODE
Internal, External bodies. Graduates will bring sound professional standards and
ethics to the work environment together with the ability to work
DURATION
effectively by conceptualising imaginative and innovative responses
4 yrs f/t, equiv p/t
to the emerging challenges associated with the development and
AVAILABILITY
operation of information technology and business applications.
S1, S2, SS
of Information Technology and the Bachelor of Commerce.

Graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian Computer
Society. In addition, completion of certain commerce specialisations
and appropriate elective units will allow a graduate to obtain member-
ship of a variety of professional bodies including CPA Australia and
the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA).
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Computing Bachelor of This course will be of interest to those students wishing to combine
Creative Arts the key attributes of information technology and new media design,
and
particularly those students wishing to seek creative careers in
information and Industries the entertainment industries of games development, digital film,
technology (New Media animation, sound design and web based creative applications.
Design)/ Creative arts applications are combined with the latest IT techniques
Bachelor of and technologies to equip students to favourably satisfy current
Information industry demands while preparing them to shape future industry
Technology developments. The course is also designed to attract mature age
students considering a change of career or who are interested in
COURSE CODE being creative and knowledgeable in the new media and technology
114691 industries.
CAMPUS Career opportunities exist in the areas of web design, software
Casuarina development, interactive design, graphic design, digital media, film,
MODE television, gaming and music.
Internal
DURATION
4 yrs F/T, equiv P/T of Creative Arts and Industries (New Media Design) and the Bachelor
of Information Technology.
AVAILABILITY
S1, S2 Professional recognition membership
Society.
Computing Bachelor of As a professional industry certified program this comprehensive

course includes specialisations in business-oriented, information
and Information
systems to network engineering and systems and the creative
information Technology areas of web and software development. Students develop an
technology COURSE CODE
understanding of the underlying principles and applications of
(cont) 114261 IT in the acquisition of professional knowledge and skills which
CAMPUS will enable them to adapt to this interesting and dynamic field as
Casuarina professionals. This course recognises the importance that employers
MODE place on people skills and management processes, therefore
Internal, External students will also learn to be problem solvers, decision makers,
DURATION good communicators and team players.
3 yrs F/T, equiv P/T
Career opportunities exist in the areas of information systems and
AVAILABILITY
S1, S2, SS management, web design and development, networking, application
development and systems. Study opportunities are also provided
to assist students to undertake sought-after industry qualifications,
including Cisco and Microsoft certifications.
Combined degree
Combined degrees are available with Commerce, Creative Arts
and Industries (New Media Design) and Engineering.

Society.
Bachelor of As a professional industry certified program this course offers all

the benefits of the Bachelor of Information Technology, combined 11
Information
with substantial industrial experience. Students undergo training
Technology within the industry for a minimum of six months during the course.
(Co-op) A highly attractive and key component of this program is the
mentoring by the industry partner which ensures graduates are
COURSE CODE
job ready and qualified individuals.
114851
CAMPUS
This course offers specialisations in a range of fields from business-
Casuarina oriented, information systems through the more technical areas in
MODE
network engineering and systems to the creative areas of web and
Internal software development. Students develop an understanding of the
DURATION
underlying principles and applications of IT in the acquisition of
3 yrs F/T, equiv P/T professional knowledge and skills which will enable them to adapt to
AVAILABILITY
this interesting and dynamic field as professionals. Students develop
S1 an understanding of the underlying principles and applications of IT
Mitchell Bateman which will enable them to adapt to future changes in the field as IT
2nd year Bachelor of Information Technology professionals. This course recognises the importance that employers
place on people skills and management processes, therefore
“When I received a scholarship to study students also learn to be problem solvers, decision makers, good
at CDU, it was like an affirmation that communicators and team players.
someone thought I could do this and do Career opportunities exist in the areas of information systems and
it really well. It spurred me on to prove management, web design and development, networking, application
them right.” development and systems. Students will also have the opportunity
to complete professional qualifications from Cisco or Microsoft.

Accreditation by the Australian Computer Society at the level of
Professional is currently being sought.
Computing Diploma of The Diploma of Network Engineering prepares students to become

job-ready IT professionals. Importantly, graduates of this award
and Network
will have the skills and knowledge to design, commission and
information Engineering maintain data networks that play a crucial role in the infrastructure
technology of industry and government organisations.
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116041 To help increase the benefit to students and the attractiveness

CAMPUS to employers, Charles Darwin University also offers the chance
Casuarina for students to acquire highly attractive industry qualifications
MODE including Cisco and Microsoft certifications. As some of these
Internal, External industry qualifications dictate compulsory in-house, hands-on
DURATION components Charles Darwin University will provide students with
1 yr F/T, EQUIV P/T residential workshops where required free of charge (transport and
AVAILABILITY accommodation is the onus of the student). As the completion of
S1, S2 these industry qualifications is optional, non achievement of these
qualifications will not affect the student’s ability to successfully
complete the course.
Education Bachelor of This course prepares students to be teachers in Early Childhood,

Primary, Middle Schooling or Vocational Education and Training
and teaching Teaching and
sectors (VET in Schools). It is also suitable for preparing students
Learning to work at senior levels within the non-school early childhood
(Preservice) education and care sector. Students interested in senior secondary
teaching should select one of the combined degree options.
COURSE CODE
114461 This course emphasises improving the teaching-learning relationship

12 Casuarina in the classroom, raising awareness of issues surrounding Indigenous
education and developing an informed, evidence based approach to
134091 learning and teaching in Early Childhood, Primary, Middle School and
Alice Springs
VET settings.
114465
External People with a trade qualification and experience in a relevant industry
CAMPUS who are interested in teaching at secondary and VET level can apply
Casuarina, to have their experience and previous qualification recognised and
Alice Springs fast-tracked for a VET in Schools qualification.
MODE
Internal, External Note: Full Advanced Standing of 140 credit points only available
to tradespersons with five years experience and a Certificate IV in
DURATION
4 Yrs f/t, equiv p/t Assessment and Workplace Training with experience preferred at
3 yrs fast-track the supervisory level of one year.
AVAILABILITY All applicants must indicate their preferred specialisation by selecting
S1, S2, SS a stream code from the list below. Applicants’ chances of selection
will not be affected by the stream they choose since the cut off rank
will be the same for all streams.
This course is available in fast-track mode: students can elect to

complete this four year degree in three years. More information
about this option is available on the CDU web site.
Combined degree
Combined degrees are available with Applied Science, Arts and
Creative Arts and Industries.
Police check
Students must have cleared a Police Check and/or Working with
Children check before they can undertake practice teaching. Students
whose Police Checks and/or Working with Children check are not
cleared by the education sectors will not be able to undertake practice
teaching and will not therefore be able to complete the requirements
of the course.
Education Bachelor of This course prepares students to be teachers in early childhood

settings, working with children aged three to eight.
(cont) Learning Early This course meets both national and local needs for early childhood
Childhood teachers of exemplary practice committed to enhancing educational
outcomes for all children. It has particular emphasis on improving
COURSE CODE the teaching-learning relationship in the centre or classroom,
114811 raising awareness of issues surrounding Indigenous education and
CAMPUS
developing an informed evidence based approach to learning and
Casuarina teaching in early childhood.
MODE Police check
Internal, External Students must have cleared a Police Check and/or Working with
DURATION Children check before they can undertake practice teaching.
4 yrs f/t, equiv P/T Students whose Police Checks and/or Working with Children
AVAILABILITY check are not cleared by the education sectors will not be able
S1, S2 to undertake practice teaching and will not therefore be able to
complete the requirements of the course.
Bachelor of The education course prepares graduates to be teachers in Early

Childhood, Primary, Middle or Secondary schooling. It aims to
Teaching and
produce teachers who work effectively within educational contexts
Learning/ that are dynamic and changing. The course meets both national
Bachelor of and local needs for teachers of exemplary practice committed to
Applied Science enhancing educational outcomes for all children. It has particular
emphasis on improving teaching-learning relationships in the
COURSE CODE
classroom, raising awareness of issues surrounding Indigenous 13
114761 education and developing an informed, evidence based approach
CAMPUS to learning and teaching in diverse education settings. Education
Casuarina units are designed for external as well as internal students and the
MODE education course welcomes students from around Australia and
Internal overseas.
DURATION
4 yrs F/T, equiv P/T This Applied Science course enables students to tailor their science
degree to their own areas of interest and career aspirations. The
AVAILABILITY
S1, S2, SS program offers flexibility and diversity by enabling students to study
in different areas of science offered in the School of Environmental
and Life Sciences, as well as allowing students to integrate studies
from a variety of areas outside of traditional science disciplines into
their science degree.

of Teaching and Learning and the Bachelor of Applied Science.
Police check
Children check before they can undertake practice teaching.
Students whose Police Checks and/or Working with Children
check are not cleared by the education sectors will not be able
to undertake practice teaching and will not therefore be able to
This combined degree provides students with the generic skills

and understanding of humanities and social sciences as well as
the qualification to teach at the primary school, middle school or
secondary education level.
Education Bachelor of The Arts course includes specialist pathways of study in History
(cont) Learning/ Studies), Languages (Modern Greek, Indonesian and Mandarin)
Bachelor of and Indigenous Knowledge (Yolngu Culture). Combinations of
Arts these specialist areas of study provide graduates with distinctive
qualifications that lead to interesting and rewarding careers. The
COURSE CODE course is enhanced by the university’s unique location in northern
114471 Australia, adjacent to Southeast Asia. Employment opportunities
CAMPUS include Federal, State and Territory government, land councils,
Casuarina museums, non-government agencies and the corporate sector,
MODE particularly where these organisations engage with Central and
Internal, External Northern Australia and Asia.
DURATION
4 yrs F/T, equiv P/T The education course prepares graduates to be teachers in Early
Childhood, Primary, Middle or Secondary schooling, Its aim is to
AVAILABILITY
S1, S2, SS produce teachers who work effectively within educational contexts
that are dynamic and changing. The course meets both national
and local needs for teachers of exemplary practice committed to
enhancing educational outcomes for all children. It has particular
emphasis on improving teaching-learning relationships in the
classroom, raising awareness of issues surrounding Indigenous
education and developing an informed, evidence based approach
to learning and teaching in diverse education settings. Education
units are designed for external as well as internal students and the
education course welcomes students from around Australia and
overseas.
14 Graduates of this combined degree are awarded both the Bachelor

of Arts and Bachelor of Teaching and Learning.
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Students who complete the Bachelor of Teaching and Learning
are eligible for Teacher Registration in the Northern Territory.
Students who intend to seek employment outside the Northern
Territory following course completion should, before enrolment,
have the relevant state teacher registration authority and relevant
employment authority (eg. State department of education, or
Catholic Education Office) confirm their eligibility and suitability
for registration and employment.
Education Bachelor of The Creative Arts and Industries course offers students a wide
variety of creative pathways selected from the specialisations in
the suite of professional creative courses in the cultural industries
(cont) Learning/ being offered at Charles Darwin University in New Media Design,
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Communications, and Music, together with selected
Creative Arts specialist areas of study in the humanities and social sciences.
and Industries The combined degree allows students to develop their creative
potential by providing the opportunity to pursue related
COURSE CODE specialisations from the two degrees to equip graduates for
114771 stimulating careers in a wide range of choices.
CAMPUS
The education course prepares graduates to be teachers in Early
Casuarina
Childhood, Primary, Middle or Secondary schooling.
MODE
Internal Its aim is to produce teachers who work effectively within
DURATION educational contexts that are dynamic and changing. The course
4 yrs F/T, equiv P/T meets both national and local needs for teachers of exemplary
AVAILABILITY practice committed to enhancing educational outcomes for all
S1, S2 children. It has particular emphasis on improving teaching-
learning relationships in the classroom, raising awareness of issues
surrounding Indigenous education and developing an informed,
evidence based approach to learning and teaching in diverse
education settings. Education units are designed for external as
well as internal students and the education course welcomes
students from around Australia and overseas.

of Teaching and Learning and the Bachelor of Creative Arts and
Industries.
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Police check

Students who complete the Bachelor of Teaching and Learning
are eligible for Teacher Registration in the Northern Territory.
Students who intend to seek employment outside the Northern
Territory following course completion should, before enrolment,
have the relevant state teacher registration authority and relevant
employment authority (eg. State department of education, or
Catholic Education Office) confirm their eligibility and suitability
for registration and employment.
Engineering Bachelor of This course includes specialisations in civil engineering, electrical

and electronics engineering and mechanical engineering. Emphasis
Engineering
is placed on learning through project work with students being
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exposed to professional engineering practice through guest lectures
by practicing engineers, site visits and work experience.
114191
CAMPUS CDU engineering courses were developed in consultation with
Casuarina industry representatives. Students graduate with a solid foundation
MODE of engineering studies as well as the advantage of an education that
Internal, External is directly aligned with industry requirements.
DURATION
A pathway to specialise in Robotics or Computer Systems is also
4 yrs F/t, EQUIV P/T
available through an arrangement with Flinders University, where
AVAILABILITY
the first two years of full-time study are completed at Charles
S1, S2
Darwin University and the last two years at Flinders University.
ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE
See Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics or Computer Systems)
Stage 2
Mathematical (114801) for further detail.
Studies
Combined degree
Combined degrees are available with Applied Science, Commerce
and Information Technology.

Graduates are eligible for membership of Engineers Australia at
the level of Professional Engineer.
Bachelor of This course offers all the benefits of the Bachelor of Engineering,
combined with substantial industrial experience. Students in this
16 Engineering
program are financially supported by their industry partner during
(Co-op) their studies and undergo industrial training during the summer
breaks and for six months between the third and fourth year of the
COURSE CODE
program. Mentoring by the industrial partner is a key part of this
114791 program ensuring graduates are job ready for a particular industry
CAMPUS
partner.
Casuarina
MODE The academic part of this course provides graduates with the
Internal technical skills for a career in industry or research, as well as
DURATION entry into higher level study. Graduates develop self direction,
4.5 yrs F/t, equiv P/t leadership, communication and people skills, providing opportunity
AVAILABILITY to succeed in their choice of career. Emphasis is placed on learning
S1 through project work and students are exposed to professional
ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE engineering practice through guest lectures by practicing engineers,
Stage 2 site visits and work experience. Specialisations are available
Mathematical in Civil engineering, Electrical and Electronics engineering and
Studies Mechanical engineering, offering career opportunities in design and
Sana Farshidi construction, buildings and town planning, new and sustainable
4th year Bachelor Electrical Engineering
forms of energy, digital control, computer control of machines, water
supply and treatment, environmental protection, management,
“My work placement with Power marketing and technical advice.
and Water as part of the Co-op
has helped me build my skills in
Graduates are eligible for membership of Engineers Australia at
power generation and machinery the level of Professional Engineer.
diagnostics. I chose CDU because
they offered electrical and electric
engineering and had all the facilities
required for me to fulfil my dream.”
Engineering Bachelor of The first two years of this award are undertaken at Charles Darwin
University and the third and fourth years are undertaken at Flinders
(cont) Engineering
University. The award is conferred by Flinders University.
(Robotics or
Computer Robotics is concerned with the design, manufacturing and
application of robots in a wide range of fields. The degree combines
Systems)
electronics, computer control, signal processing, knowledge
COURSE CODE
engineering and programming in the design, development and
operation of robots, and their integration with other systems in the
114801 work environment. Robots are capable of doing tasks with a level of
CAMPUS
Casuarina and precision, strength, and endurance beyond human levels and they
Flinders University are an ideal substitute for workers in repetitive, hazardous, and
MODE
laborious jobs in manufacturing applications. As safety becomes
Internal more important to employers facing potentially hazardous situations
DURATION
in industry, robots and robotics technologies are in more demand
4 yrs f/t, equiv p/t than ever. Robots can fix satellites in space, perform underwater
2 yrs f/t, equiv p/t surveys, help in mining explorations, clean up nuclear waste, or
Charles Darwin operate in security situations. They can be also used in remotely
+2 yrs f/t, equiv p/t controlled surgery or health care related areas. Graduates work
Flinders directly with robots in industry as robotics or systems engineers.
AVAILABILITY
S1 Computer Systems engineering focuses on developing the specialised
skills involved in designing and analysing hardware systems and
PREREQUISITES
Mathematical algorithms for products such as PDAs, mobile phones, games
Methods or machines through to aircraft flight control systems, unmanned
Mathematical vehicles, super computers and global telecommunication systems.
Studies There is a strong and balanced emphasis on the development of
theoretical concepts, practical engineering skills and teamwork.
Professional recognition membership 17

This program is designed to meet the requirements for accreditation
by Engineers Australia. Accreditation of any new Engineering
course occurs in the first year it is offered. Such accreditation is
provisional until the course produces its first graduates.
Bachelor of This combined degree will enable students to undertake study in

Engineering/ engineering in conjunction with a science program.
Bachelor of Engineering specialisations available are civil, electrical and

Applied electronics, and mechanical engineering, while Applied Science
Science specialisations are offered in cognitive science, ecology and
ecosystems, general science, science communication and spatial
COURSE CODE
information technology.
114701 Emphasis is placed on learning through project work with students
CAMPUS being exposed to actual practice through guest lectures by practicing
Casuarina professionals, site visits and work experience.
MODE
Internal Graduates are equipped to demonstrate and apply an understanding
of their chosen areas of engineering and science, including concepts,
DURATION
5 yrs F/T, equiv P/T theories and principles to practice in real situations. Students also
become effective problem solvers able to think globally, apply logical
AVAILABILITY
S1, S2 and critical thinking, and to apply an understanding of scientific and
technological factors and to consider issues from various cultural,
ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE
Stage 2 economic and other societal perspectives.
Mathematical Graduates of this combined degree are awarded both the Bachelor
Studies
of Engineering and the Bachelor of Applied Science.

Graduates are eligible for membership of Engineers Australia at the
level of Professional Engineer.
Engineering Bachelor of This combined degree course enables students to undertake

study in engineering in conjunction with a vocationally orientated
(cont) Engineering/
business program that provides graduates with the employment
Bachelor of and professional skills needed in a rapidly changing business
Commerce environment.
COURSE CODE Graduates of this combined degree are awarded both the Bachelor
114711 of Engineering and the Bachelor of Commerce.
CAMPUS Professional recognition membership
Casuarina Graduates are eligible for membership of Engineers Australia at
MODE the level of Professional Engineer.
Internal, External
In addition, completion of certain commerce specialisations and
DURATION
5 yrs F/T, equiv P/T appropriate elective units will allow a graduate to obtain member-
ship of a variety of professional bodies including CPA Australia
AVAILABILITY
S1, S2 and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA).
ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE
Stage 2
Mathematical
Studies
Bachelor of This combined degree course enables students to undertake

Engineering/ extensive study in the theoretical, design and implementation
aspects of engineering and information technology. This course is
Bachelor of
designed for those wanting career opportunities in the design and
Information manufacture of electrical and electronic products, machines and
18 Technology processes, development of sustainable forms of energy, software
and hardware design, networking and systems, web development
COURSE CODE
and IT management.
114221
CAMPUS
The Information Technology course includes specialisations in
Casuarina business-oriented, information systems to network engineering and
MODE
systems and the creative areas of web and software development.
Internal, External Students develop an understanding of the underlying principles and
DURATION
applications of IT which will enable them to adapt to future changes
5 yrs F/t, equiv P/t in the field as professionals. This course recognises the importance
AVAILABILITY
that employers place on people skills and management processes,
S1, S2 therefore students will also learn to be problem solvers, decision
makers, good communicators and team players
ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE
Stage 2 Career opportunities exist in the areas of information systems and
Mathematical
management, web design and development, networking, application
Studies
development and systems. Study opportunities are also provided
to assist students to undertake sought-after industry qualifications,
including Cisco and Microsoft certifications.

of Engineering and Bachelor of Information Technology.

Graduates are eligible for membership of Engineers Australia and
the Australian Computer Society (ACS) at professional level.
Engineering Advanced This course provides the academic background and practical
training for middle level employment in various engineering and
(cont) Diploma of
related fields. Streams are offered in Civil, Electrical and Electronics
Engineering and Mechanical engineering.
COURSE CODE It also provides a seamless pathway into Charles Darwin University’s
116021 Bachelor of Engineering.
CAMPUS
Casuarina
Accreditation by Engineers Australia at the level of Engineering
MODE
Associate is currently being sought.
Internal, External
DURATION
2 yrs F/t, equiv P/t
AVAILABILITY
S1, S2
Diploma of This course is designed for students who wish to study engineering
Engineering at Diploma level. It provides basic technical skills with which
graduates can commence entry level work in engineering related
COURSE CODE
areas or go on to further their studies in engineering.
116031 The Diploma of Engineering provides a pathway into the Advanced
CAMPUS Diploma of Engineering or the Bachelor of Engineering with full
Casuarina credit being given for the successful completion of this Diploma.
MODE
Internal, External
DURATION
1 yr F/t, equiv p/t 19
AVAILABILITY
S1, S2, SS
Imogen Dixon
2nd year Bachelor of Structural Engineering
“I looked up the Bachelor of Engineering

course on the CDU website and applied
within the week. Without the Co-op
scholarship, I wouldn’t be able to dedicate
myself to study and would not be studying
engineering in the Territory”.
Environmental Bachelor of This course is a professionally oriented, multi-disciplinary program

that enables students to acquire a broad base of theoretical
studies Environmental
knowledge and practical skills in unique environments of the
Science Northern Territory. It includes a strong focus on environmental
(Environmental science and management in tropical and desert environments in
Management) the Australian and Asia-Pacific region.
COURSE CODE
The course provides students with a thorough knowledge of
environmental science and management, together with the ability
114721 to access information efficiently and apply scientific methodologies
CAMPUS
Casuarina across a hierarchy of scales ranging from the level of organisms in
communities through to landscape level ecosystem functioning and
MODE
Internal, External global processes in order to evaluate, understand and predict the
nature of environmental change.
DURATION
3 yrs F/t, equiv p/t Students also explore the wider significance of human impacts on
AVAILABILITY environmental change, including climate change and variability,
S1, S2, SS population pressure and resource utilisation, water resources,
invasive species, loss of soil health, modified fire regimes, as well
as relationships between people and their landscapes.
Graduates gain employment in professional areas of environmental

science and environmental management, or proceed to higher levels
of research training.
HUMANITIES Bachelor The Bachelor of Arts provides graduates with the ability to
understand and study human society. It develops high levels of
20 AND SOCIAL of Arts
written and oral communication skills in the Humanities and Social
SCIENCES Sciences, including Anthropology and Archaeology, History, Greek,
COURSE CODE
Chinese and Indonesian Studies, Political Science and Sociology.
114021
CAMPUS The course includes specialist pathways of study in History and
Casuarina Cultural Heritage, Social Science (Psychology and Sociology),
MODE Regional and International Studies (including Southeast Asian
Internal, External Studies), Languages and Indigenous Knowledge (Yolngu Culture).
DURATION Combinations of these specialist areas of study provide graduates
3 yrs f/t, equiv p/t with distinctive qualifications that lead to interesting and rewarding
AVAILABILITY careers. The course builds on the University’s unique location
S1, S2, SS in northern Australia, adjacent to Southeast Asia. Employment
opportunities include Federal, State and Territory government, land
councils, museums, non-government agencies and the corporate
sector, particularly where these organisations engage with Central
and Northern Australia and Asia.
Combined degree
Combined degrees are available with Creative Arts and Industries,
Education and Law.
HUMANITIES Bachelor of This is a three year course in psychology for students who are keen
to work with individuals and groups in diverse contexts. A strong
AND SOCIAL Behavioural
understanding of psychology is relevant to a broad range of careers
SCIENCES Science in business, public service and community-based agencies.
(cont)
COURSE CODE It is an accredited course with the Australian Psychological
114061 Society. This means that graduates who go on to complete Honours
CAMPUS in Psychology are eligible to train as a Psychologist through
Casuarina professional registration or specialist masters coursework and
MODE doctoral programmes. Most Psychologists help healthy people find
Internal, External ways of functioning better, for example, helping people to handle
DURATION stress, relationships and family problems. Masters in Clinical
3 yrs f/t, equiv p/t Psychology, Neuropsychology and other specialist training is
AVAILABILITY preparation to work in clinics, hospitals, private practice and
S1, S2, SS other organisations.

This course will enable students to work towards achieving
professional recognition by becoming an associate member of
the Australian Psychological Society (APS).
Bachelor of This course offers students the opportunity to tap their creative
potential by building pathways that develop strengths in
Creative Arts
professional and creative writing, blogs and writing for the web,
and Industries broadcast and multimedia production. Students are encouraged
(Communication) to broaden their studies through elective choices from the creative
courses being offered at Charles Darwin University in New Media 21
COURSE CODE
Design, Fine Arts and Music.
114651
CAMPUS
There are two principal pathways of study, one in Public Relations
Casuarina and Marketing and another in Communication Design.
MODE
Internal
DURATION
AVAILABILITY
S1, S2
HUMANITIES Bachelor of The Bachelor of Humanitarian and Community Studies provides

students with the knowledge and skills required to work with
AND SOCIAL Humanitarian
individuals, groups and communities in areas of reduced or limited
SCIENCES and Community infrastructure. In particular, students will gain practical skills to
(cont) Studies work effectively and safely with communities in situations where
resources are limited due to geographic location (remoteness),
COURSE CODE
social circumstances, emergency situations or regional disaster.
114731
CAMPUS
Themes running through the course include multi-disciplinary
Casuarina practice, challenging cross-cultural constructs and working in
MODE
remote locations. Students will exit the three-year program with
Internal, External both a foundation in human services work providing eligibility to
DURATION
join the Australian Institute for Welfare and Community Workers
3 yrs f/t, equiv p/t and practical skills based on the entry/application requirements of
AVAILABILITY
Humanitarian Aid agencies for work as a humanitarian logistician.
S1, S2, SS This course will provide students with the necessary skills to
Virginia Brueckner prepare them to work effectively in remote communities in
4th year Bachelor Social Work
Australia, disaster affected areas nationally and internationally
and in logistically supporting Humanitarian Aid agencies.
“I had always wanted to study
internally at a university and the Police check
Students must have cleared a Police Check before they can
transition to studying at CDU as
undertake field placements. Students whose Police Checks are
a mature age student was not not cleared by the education sectors will not be able to undertake
overwhelming like it could be at field placements and will not therefore be able to complete the
some larger interstate universities. requirements of the course.
It felt like a natural fit for me.” Students are required to have a valid driver’s licence due to four
22 wheel drive training requirements.

Graduates are eligible to join the Australian Institute of Welfare
and Community Workers (AIWCW).
Bachelor of The Bachelor of Social Work is a professionally accredited degree

Social Work which allows students to meet the requirements for eligibility for
membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers. The
COURSE CODE
degree offers students the opportunity to study the core elements of
114501 social work with a focus on issues relevant to the Northern Territory.
A key element of student’s learning is the requirement to undertake
CAMPUS
Casuarina two, 70-day placements in the third and fourth years of study.
MODE Police check
Internal, External Students must have cleared a Police Check before they can undertake
DURATION placements. Students whose Police Checks are not cleared by the
4 yrs f/t, equiv p/t education sectors will not be able to undertake placements and will
AVAILABILITY not therefore be able to complete the requirements of the course.
S1, S2, SS
Eligibility for membership for the Australian Association of Social
Workers.
HUMANITIES Diploma of This course is designed for those seeking specialist Indonesian,
Greek or Mandarin language and cultural awareness training to
AND SOCIAL Languages
improve their capacity to communicate and engage effectively with
SCIENCES the people and country of the target language. The course is also
(cont) COURSE CODE
suited to those who have a personal interest in developing their
116051 understanding of Indonesian, Greek or Mandarin language and
CAMPUS
Casuarina culture.
MODE Units in Indonesian Language are available in internal (on-campus),

Internal and external (distance) modes. Units in Mandarin Language are
DURATION available in internal (on-campus) mode and some external
3 yrs p/t (distance mode). Units in Greek Language are available in internal
AVAILABILITY (on-campus) mode only. There are also options for in-country study
S1, SS of Indonesian, Greek and Mandarin language and culture.
LAW AND Bachelor of This combined degree course provides students with the opportunity
Accounting/ to major in an accounting program in conjunction with legal studies
LEGAL STUDIES
with a view to satisfying the academic requirements for admission
Bachelor of into both the accounting and the legal professions.
Laws
The Law course aims to provide knowledge of the legal system
COURSE CODE and legal principles, and to cultivate a capacity for legal research,
114521 analysis and communication. The course also deals with theoretical
CAMPUS perspectives on the law and encourages an appreciation of legal
Casuarina issues of special significance to the Northern Territory, including
MODE
Aboriginal legal issues.
Internal, External 23
This vocationally oriented and student centred course provides
DURATION students with the employment and professional skills needed in
a rapidly changing business environment. It allows for flexibility
AVAILABILITY of study and prepares students for careers in a variety of business
S1, S2, SS
fields. In addition, communication, presentation, and problem-
solving skills are emphasised.
Graduates of this combined degree course are awarded both the

degrees of Bachelor of Accounting and Bachelor of Laws.

Successful completion of the accounting component with the
selection of appropriate electives will satisfy the entry requirements
of the professional accounting bodies in Australia.
LAW AND Bachelor of Arts / This combined degree provides students with the generic skills and
understanding of humanities and social sciences in conjunction with
LEGAL STUDIES Bachelor of
legal education for the practice of law.
(cont) Laws
The Arts course provides graduates with the ability to understand
COURSE CODE and study human society. It develops high levels of written and
114051 oral communication skills in the Humanities and Social Sciences,
CAMPUS including Anthropology, History, Greek, Chinese and Indonesian
Casuarina Studies, Political Science and Sociology. It prepares graduates for
MODE research training at Honours and postgraduate level. It is available
Internal, External for external and internal modes of study.
DURATION
The Arts course includes specialist pathways of study in History
5 yrs f/t, EQUIV p/t
AVAILABILITY
S1, S2, SS
Studies), Languages and Indigenous Knowledge (Yolngu Culture).
Combinations of these specialist areas of study provide graduates
with distinctive qualifications that lead to interesting and rewarding
careers. The course builds on the University’s unique location
in northern Australia, adjacent to Southeast Asia. Employment
opportunities include Federal, State and Territory government, land
councils, museums, non-government agencies and the corporate
sector, particularly where these organizations engage with Central
and Northern Australia and Asia.
The Law course aims to provide knowledge of the legal system

and legal principles, and to cultivate a capacity for legal research,
analysis and communication. The course also deals with theoretical
perspectives on the law and encourages an appreciation of legal
24 issues of special significance to the Northern Territory, including

of Arts and Bachelor of Laws.
Bachelor of This combined degree course provides students with the opportunity
to major in a commerce program in conjunction with legal studies
Commerce/
with a view to satisfying the academic requirements for admission
Bachelor of into the legal profession and, depending on the specialisation
Laws completed in the commerce program, possibly the accounting
profession.
COURSE CODE
114631 The Law course aims to provide knowledge of the legal system
CAMPUS
and legal principles, and to cultivate a capacity for legal research,
Casuarina analysis and communication. The course also deals with theoretical
MODE
perspectives on the law and encourages an appreciation of legal
Internal, External issues of special significance to the Northern Territory, including
DURATION
5 yrs f/t, EQUIV p/t The Commerce course caters for individuals working in, or
AVAILABILITY intending to work in, commerce or government in fields such
S1, S2, SS as economics, accounting, management, human resources, or
marketing. It is of particular relevance to Australian or international
students seeking membership of Australian professional bodies
in these or related fields. The program provides students with the
career and professional skills needed in a rapidly changing business
environment. It allows for flexibility of study and prepares students
for careers in a variety of business fields. In addition, communication,
presentation and problem-solving skills are emphasised. (cont)
LAW AND Bachelor of After completing the equivalent of one year full time study, students
will have the option of transferring from the Bachelor of Commerce/
LEGAL STUDIES Commerce/
Bachelor of Laws into the Bachelor of Accounting/Bachelor of Laws,
(cont) Bachelor of which directly addresses the requirements for membership of CPA
Laws (cont) Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.
However, it is possible to satisfy the entry requirements of the two
major Australian accounting professional bodies by the selection
of appropriate units in the Bachelor of Commerce.

of Commerce and the Bachelor of Laws.

Successful completion of the accounting component with the
selection of appropriate electives will satisfy the entry requirements
of the professional accounting bodies in Australia.
Bachelor The primary aim of this course is to provide legal education for
the practice of law. In that context, the course aims to provide
of Laws
knowledge of the legal system and legal principles, and to cultivate
COURSE CODE
a capacity for legal research, analysis and communication. The
course also deals with theoretical perspectives on the law and
114281 encourages an appreciation of legal issues of special significance
CAMPUS
Casuarina to the Northern Territory, including Aboriginal legal issues.
MODE Graduates of law are not restricted to a career as a solicitor,

Internal, External barrister, prosecutor or judge, if that is not their ambition. A law
DURATION degree opens up career options in in-house counsel of private and 25
4 yrs f/t, EQUIV p/t public institutions, teaching, industrial relations, military, police
AVAILABILITY services, politics, human rights, customs, immigration or any public
S1, S2, SS or private sector employment where an in-depth understanding
Wade Conolly of the law would be an advantage.
2nd year Bachelor of Law
Combined degree
“The course structure offered to external Combined degrees are available with Accounting, Arts and Commerce.
students through the Learnline Blackboard
interface was very appealing to me
considering my work and family commitments.
CDU is considered a leader in this type
of course delivery in the country, so the
choice for me to study at CDU was simple.”
Associate This course is designed to enable students to acquire a broad

Degree in understanding of the process of law in our society as well as gaining
a range of legal and practical skills. It caters for two groups of
Legal Studies students, those who have a general interest in legal issues without
wishing to complete a full law degree and those who wish to gauge
COURSE CODE
their interest in legal studies and later seek to undertake a full law
115011 degree program.
CAMPUS
Casuarina Students successfully completing this program are eligible for
MODE entry into the Bachelor of Laws program with significant advanced
Internal, External standing. This course is offered both internally and externally.
DURATION External students have on-line access to audiotapes of all lectures,
2 yrs f/t, equiv p/t as well as on-line tutorial assistance. The external program enables
AVAILABILITY students to complete the course from anywhere in the world.
S1, S2, SS
MEDICINE Bachelor This course is only available to school leavers or higher education
students who have studied for no more than one year and hold
AND HEALTH of Clinical
year 12 qualifications. This degree is designed to provide a pathway
Sciences for year 12 students to complete the Flinders University (FU)
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (BMBS) taught in the
COURSE CODE
Northern Territory. The Bachelor of Clinical Sciences (BClinSc) is
114831 an accelerated course that provides a guaranteed direct entry into
CAMPUS
the Flinders University BMBS in the third year, subject to students
Casuarina
meeting the course requirements for the BClinSc in the first 2 years
MODE
(see below).
Internal
DURATION The Bachelor of Clinical Sciences will provide students with a solid
3 yrs f/t foundation in the fundamental, health and medical-related sciences
AVAILABILITY to enable students to successfully complete the FU Bachelor of
S1 Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.
DEFERMENT
Completion of the first year of the FU BMBS, which is also the third
This course may
and final year of the Bachelor of Clinical Science will qualify students
not be deferred
to graduate with a Bachelor of Clinical Sciences.
Entry requirements
Entry is available to applicants who are eligible to compete in
the year 12 sub quota at CDU. Applicants who hold year 12
qualification and have studied at higher education for one year or
less are eligible to compete in the Year 12 sub quota.
It is expected that applicants will need to achieve an Australian

Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 90 or above (after the addition
of any relevant bonus points for special access schemes) to be
26 competitive for a place in this course. Ranking for offers of places
will be based on entry score combining ATAR (90%) and UMAT-
derived score (10%), which will be based mainly on sections 1 and 2
of the test.
Additional requirements
The application process involves two steps:
1. Registration to sit the Undergraduate Medicine and Health

Sciences Admission Test (UMAT). Registration is in April each
year and the 2010 test closed prior to the publication of this
Guide. The test was held 28 July 2010. UMAT scores from either
2009 or 2010 can be used.
2. Application to SATAC. Applicants will be asked to enter their

UMAT identification number when they lodge their application on
SATAC’s UniWeb.
A total of 12 Commonwealth-Supported places will be available in

this course as a pre-medicine pathway leading to a place in Flinders
University’s Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in the 3rd
year. This group will include up to 2 places for Indigenous students
and a Northern Territory Residency subquota.
MEDICINE Bachelor of The Exercise and Sport Science course is designed to equip
graduates as allied health professionals who use exercise as an
AND HEALTH Exercise and
intervention to improve health and fitness, enhance physical
(cont) Sport Science performance and prevent and rehabilitate injury in both healthy
(including athletes) and physically challenged (such as aged and
COURSE CODE
injured) populations.
114551
CAMPUS Exercise and Sport Science graduates have diverse employment
Casuarina opportunities in fitness, sport and health industries.
MODE
Internal
Graduates who fulfil the degree requirements can submit individual
DURATION
applications for registration as a full member of Exercise and Sports
Science Australia (ESSA).
AVAILABILITY
S1, S2
Bachelor of This is a three-year program that offers streams in Health

Health Science Promotion, Community Development, Indigenous Health, Health
Management, Psychology, Life Sciences, and Mental Health (non-
COURSE CODE
clinical) with an emphasis on working in urban, rural and remote
114841 communities. The course also offers an ongoing pathway for VET
graduates.
CAMPUS
Casuarina Graduates of the Bachelor of Health Science can apply for entry into
MODE health related graduate courses, for example allied health, public
Internal, External health and medicine.
DURATION
3 yrs f/t, equiv p/t 27
AVAILABILITY
S1, S2, SS
Bachelor This vocational and professionally oriented degree will prepare

students for a career as medical scientists in the areas of diagnostic
of Medical
pathology, research, and specialised laboratories. Medical
Laboratory Laboratory Scientists are integral to the diagnosis and management
Science of disease, through conducting research into the causes and cures
of disease, and improving tests for disease detection.
COURSE CODE
114861 Graduates are employed in fields such as diagnostic pathology,

CAMPUS
forensic pathology, and research laboratories, as well as health
Casuarina management, public health departments, the Red Cross Blood
MODE
Service, educational institutes and the pharmaceutical industry.
Internal
This course has a strong practical and industry-based focused, and
DURATION students may have the opportunity to study and work in medical
4 yrs f/t, EQUIV p/t laboratories in the Northern Territory while undertaking the degree.
AVAILABILITY
S1 This course has a 3.5 year accelerated option that is shorter than
similar degrees whilst still providing 12 months professional
placement. This will enable graduates to enter the workforce at
a time when there is less competition for employment.
Police check
Students must have cleared a Police Check before they can
undertake any placements. Students whose Police Checks are not
cleared by the education sectors will not be able to undertake
placements and will not therefore be able to complete the
requirements of the course.
MEDICINE Bachelor Graduates are trained to respond appropriately and ethically to

the needs of diverse populations and function professionally as a
AND HEALTH of Nursing
Registered Nurse in a regional and global context. Students learn
(cont) Pre-registration to address the needs of Indigenous Australians and those of people
from various ethnic backgrounds, understand a population health
COURSE CODE
approach for the prevention, early detection and management of
114871 chronic diseases, learn about evidence-based care, and develop the
Casuarina
ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams.
134161
Alice Springs Units in this course may be offered in either internal or external
114875 mode of study. Not all units are offered in both modes. All students
External must attend and pass a one week Clinical Teaching Block for every
year of full time equivalent study at either the Casuarina or Alice
CAMPUS
Casuarina, Springs campuses of the University.
Alice Springs
Clinical Teaching Blocks may be held interstate from time to time
MODE depending on staff and venue availability and student numbers.
Internal, External
Clinical Teaching Blocks held interstate are only available to
DURATION students who live in that State or Territory. All other students are
3 yrs f/t, EQUIV p/t required to attend Clinical Teaching Blocks at either the Casuarina
AVAILABILITY or Alice Springs campuses of the University. Students must also
S1 complete clinical placement units. Clinical placement units are
Kellie Fishlock
dependant upon availability of placements with approved health
2nd year Bachelor of Nursing
care providers. Whilst the University will endeavour to place
students within the semester in which they are enrolled and as close
“I am an enrolled nurse but wanted to
to their semester address as possible this cannot be guaranteed.
become a registered nurse so I could It is a requirement of the course that students only attend clinical
move forward in my career. Through placements at the time and place approved by Charles Darwin
28 my study with CDU I have gained University. Failure to accept an arranged placement will result in
experience at the trauma centre of delayed progression and completion of this course.
Australia in Darwin and also gained Additional requirements
great exposure to learning how to Applicants seeking admission to this course who have completed the
treat people of different cultures.” requirements to register as an Enrolled Nurse or Registered Nurse
with a hospital trained Diploma qualification and are registered to
practice in an Australian State or Territory must submit a certified
copy of their current Enrolled Nursing practising certificate.
Applicants seeking admission to this course who let their Nursing

Registration lapse and who have not been part of the Nursing
workforce for more than five years will be required to provide
written evidence from the relevant Nursing Registration Board in
the relevant State or Territory that they have been previously.
Police check
Students will be required to submit an annual National Criminal
Record Check prior to commencing placement.

Graduates of this course are eligible to apply for registration with
the Health Licensing Authority (Nursing and Midwifery Board of
Australia) subject to approval by the NT Nursing and Midwifery
Board of the Northern Territory.
MEDICINE Bachelor of The Bachelor of Pharmacy is a professional degree designed to

meet the demands for Pharmacy services in Australia. There is a
AND HEALTH Pharmacy
(cont) particular focus on rural and remote practice to meet the unique
COURSE CODE
and diverse needs of communities in these regions. Pharmacists
are knowledgeable about the chemical, physical, and biological
114371 properties of drugs; how medications work, their usage, and their
CAMPUS
Casuarina clinical effects. Pharmacists provide information, advice, and
education on medicines and health issues enabling patients to
MODE
Internal achieve optimal health outcomes. Pharmacists are also involved in
advising medical practitioners and other health care professionals
DURATION
4 yrs f/t, EQUIV p/t on the interactions and side effects of medications, medication
selection and dosage, and a range of other issues. Graduates will
AVAILABILITY
S1, S2, SS have a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of the basic
sciences plus pharmaceutics, pharmaco-therapeutics and pharmacy
ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE
Stage 2 Chemistry, practice; decision making skills to identify and manage complex
Mathematical therapeutic problems within a multi-disciplinary health care team;
Studies the ability to develop an individual health care plan for patients
Susy Symes with complex conditions, focussing on self-management; effective
3rd year Bachelor of Pharmacy communication skills for professional pharmacy practice, enabling
essential information transfer between pharmacists and patients,
“The class sizes are small and the colleagues, and health care professionals to achieve positive health
lecturers know everyone by name here.” outcomes for individuals and communities; and an ability to practice
effectively, efficiently, ethically, and at ‘best practice’ standards.

This course satisfies the requirements of the Australian Pharmacy
Council. Eligibility for registration in Australia will be granted by the
Pharmacy Board of Australia. Pharmacists registered in Australia
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are able to work as pharmacists in all Australian States and
Territories and New Zealand.
MUSIC Bachelor of The Bachelor of Creative Arts and Industries (Music) provides the
Creative Arts intensive personalised training required for professional recognition
within the music industry. The course offers two principal pathways
and Industries of study: a Classical Music Specialisation or a Contemporary Music
(Music) Specialisation. A third pathway is also offered as a combination
COURSE CODE of the two. This flexible course allows students to choose suites
114671 of study that best accommodate their individual career pathway.
CAMPUS A close partnership with the Darwin Symphony Orchestra, the
Casuarina Darwin Festival, the Garma Festival and the Centre for Youth and
MODE Community provides a challenging and exciting environment in
Internal which to learn music and gain experience in community-based
DURATION musical events.
The Bachelor of Creative Arts and Industries (Music) course is
AVAILABILITY
S1, S2 part of a suite of professional creative industries’ courses available
through Charles Darwin University and enables students to also
take suites of study from the creative study options in New Media
Design, Fine Arts and Communications. Within each of these
discipline pathways, there are alternative study plans that allow
a student to explore a particular strength.
Applicants must also successfully complete an audition/interview
as part of the admission process for this course. A CD and phone
interview will be suitable for interstate students. Applicants
must contact the School of Creative Arts and Humanities on
(08) 8946 7045 to obtain further information regarding the
audition/interview process.
SCIENCE AND Bachelor of This course enables students to tailor their science degree to their
own areas of interest and career aspirations. The course offers
MATHEMATICS Applied
flexibility and diversity by enabling students to study in different
Science areas of science offered in the School of Environmental and Life
Sciences, as well as allowing students to integrate studies from a
COURSE CODE
variety of areas outside of traditional science disciplines into their
114531 science degree.
CAMPUS
Casuarina Graduates are equipped to demonstrate and apply an understanding
MODE of their chosen areas of science, including concepts, theories and
Internal principles to practice in real situations. Students also become
DURATION effective problem solvers able to think globally, apply logical and
3 yrs f/t, equiv p/t critical thinking, and to apply an understanding of scientific and
AVAILABILITY technological factors and to consider issues from various cultural,
S1, S2, SS economic and other societal perspectives.
Combined degree
Combined degrees are available with Engineering and Teaching
and Learning.
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Not available to school leavers
ABORIGINAL Bachelor of This course aims to develop an understanding of and respect for
Indigenous knowledges and engagement of Indigenous people
AND Indigenous
in academic research processes. Students enrolled in this course
AUSTRALIAN Knowledges are familiarised with and develop an understanding of key issues
STUDIES (Honours) surrounding and protocols relates to research with and for
Indigenous people. Students are involved in research processes
COURSE CODE
which can be focussed upon Indigenous policy development,
1BH006 Indigenous systems of governance, intellectual and cultural
CAMPUS
property rights and Indigenous economies. Special focus is placed
Casuarina
upon Indigenous peoples’ engagement in the economic use and
MODE management of land and water resources, the skills and knowledge
Internal
to record and represent knowledge and country in appropriate
DURATION ways and the ability to negotiate and communicate between
1 yr f/t, EQUIV p/t
cultural groups.
AVAILABILITY
S1, S2 Students are encouraged to be self-reflective on their own attitudes
and practices and appreciate the social and cultural diversity of their
research. The Honours course prepares graduates from any relevant
degree program to engage in research activities in a wide range
of disciplines that occur within the Australian cultural, historical,
environmental and social contexts, with a special focus
on Indigenous issues.
Entry requirements
Successful completion of a recognised bachelors degree or
equivalent in an Indigenous Cultures, Indigenous Knowledges,
or Natural Resource Management discipline or field with a grade
point average of credit or better.
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Applicants must contact the Australian Centre of Indigenous
Knowledge and Education on (08) 8946 6482 to discuss a potential
project and supervision prior to submitting an application.
ART AND Bachelor of This Honours course offers a further year of study for students who
have successfully completed their undergraduate degree in the areas
DESIGN Creative Arts
of Music, Fine Arts, New Media Design or Communication with an
and Industries average overall grading of Credit or higher.
(Honours)
It provides a pathway for students to commence research training
COURSE CODE and offers the opportunity to subsequently participate in advanced
1BH005 post graduate study. The course also offers a Gallery and Museum
CAMPUS
Research project for students wishing to pursue advanced study in
Casuarina that sector.
MODE Entry requirements
Internal Successful completion of a recognised bachelors degree in the areas
DURATION of Architecture and Design, Communication, Music, New Media or
1 yr f/t, EQUIV p/t Visual Arts with a grade point average of credit or better.
AVAILABILITY
S1, S2 Additional requirements
Applicants must contact the School of Creative Arts and Humanities
on (08) 8946 7045 to discuss a potential project and supervision
prior to submitting an application.
EDUCATION Bachelor of This course builds on the Diploma of Children’s Services qualification
and aims to provide students with knowledge and skills for reflective
AND TEACHING Children’s
professional practice and organisational leadership. Students build
Services a capacity to make informed choices about early childhood theory,
curriculum, pedagogy, policy and practice; to articulate, incorporate
COURSE CODE
and advocate for equity values and social justice principles in
114145 professional practice; and to identify ways that gender, culture,
CAMPUS
ability and context impact on children’s services practice with
Casuarina
children, families and community. Students are normally already
MODE
working in children’s services.
Internal, External
DURATION Typically, students study this course on an external part-time, rather
1 yr f/t, EQUIV p/t than a full-time basis because of their employment commitments.
AVAILABILITY This course shares a suite of units with the Bachelor of Teaching
S1, S2, SS and Learning and all units are offered in both internal and
external mode. Some units are available in Summer Semester.
This flexibility may assist students to plan a schedule of study
which suits their individual needs, and essentially provides a fast
track route to completion even with a part-time load. Course work
and assignments are generally linked to students’ professional
practice in their workplaces.
This course caters for students based around the country and
overseas. It requires a high level of on-line work especially for
external students.
Employment opportunities exist for graduates in managerial and

leadership roles within a children’s services area.
32 Graduates are not eligible for teacher registration in the Northern

Territory. Graduates may however seek admission into the Graduate
Diploma of Teaching and Learning which is a recognised teaching
qualification in the Northern Territory.
Entry requirements
Completion of a Diploma of Children’s Services, Diploma of Out
of School Hours Care or equivalent. All applicants must have a
minimum of one year’s experience in managing or co-ordinating
a children’s service or two years experience in planning and
implementing programs for children after completion of the
relevant qualification.
EDUCATION Bachelor of This two-year course offers specialised professional knowledge and
skill in early childhood teaching for those who have a non-education
AND TEACHING Early Childhood
Bachelor degree.
(cont) Learning
The program is designed to develop professional knowledge
COURSE CODE and skills of early childhood professionals; prepare for new and
1BG003 changing educational roles as early childhood educators for
CAMPUS children aged three to eight years; develop reflective practitioner
Casuarina skills; explore in greater depth the theory to practice nexus of
MODE early childhood education; ensure continuing awareness of the
Internal, External environmental and cultural influences on teaching and learning
DURATION in early childhood, and better understand the needs of learners
2 yrs f/t, equiv p/t and communities with diverse linguistic and cultural orientations,
AVAILABILITY including Indigenous learners.
S1, S2
Entry requirements
Successful completion of a recognised Bachelor’s degree equivalent
in a non teaching area
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Bachelor of This inservice course offers continuing professional development
to teachers with a formal three year (or two year) initial teaching
Teaching and
qualification or to newly qualified teachers with a Graduate Diploma
Learning in Education (or equivalent) who are seeking to develop more
(Inservice) specialised professional knowledge.
COURSE CODE The program is designed to extend and develop professional

1BG002 knowledge and skills; prepare for new educational roles; enhance
CAMPUS
professional communication skills; develop reflective practitioner
Casuarina skills; explore in greater depth the relationship between individual
MODE
and organisational learning; ensure continuing awareness of the
Internal, External environmental and cultural influences on teaching and learning,
DURATION
and better understand the needs of learners and communities with
1 yr f/t, equiv p/t diverse linguistic and cultural orientations, including Indigenous
AVAILABILITY
learners.
S1, S2 Entry requirements
Successful completion of a recognised three-year teaching
qualification or equivalent. Teachers with a two-year Teaching
Certificate should contact the School of Education on (08) 89466263.
EDUCATION Bachelor of This inservice course offers continuing professional development

to early childhood educators working in schools and who are
AND TEACHING Teaching and
seeking to upgrade to a specialist four year early childhood teaching
(cont) Learning qualification that is eligible for teacher registration in the NT*.
Inservice (Early
The program is designed to extend and develop professional
Childhood)
knowledge and skills of early childhood professionals; prepare for
COURSE CODE
new and changing educational roles as early childhood educators;
develop reflective practitioner skills; explore in greater depth the
1BG004 theory to practice nexus of early childhood education; ensure
CAMPUS
Casuarina continuing awareness of the environmental and cultural influences
on teaching and learning in early childhood, and better understand
MODE
Internal, External the needs of learners and communities with diverse linguistic and
cultural orientations, including Indigenous learners.
DURATION
1 yr f/t, EQUIV p/t *The course is still undergoing NT Teacher Registration Board
AVAILABILITY processes for endorsement for Teacher Registration.
S1, S2
Entry requirements
Successful completion of a recognised three-year or four-year
teaching qualification.
Police check
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HUMANITIES Bachelor of This course is an essential preparation for higher research and
Arts (Honours) for admission into research and postgraduate programs in the
AND SOCIAL
Humanities and Social Sciences. Coursework units prepare
SCIENCES students for analysis and problem solving at an advanced fourth
COURSE CODE
1BH001 year level in their areas of study. The thesis component provides
research training which equips the student with advanced skills in
CAMPUS
Casuarina the discipline area leading to a substantial research paper. Areas
of study may include Anthropology, History, Political Science,
MODE
Internal Indonesian, Sociology and Southeast Asian Studies.
DURATION The course provides advanced understanding and critical
1 yr f/t, EQUIV p/t evaluation of aspects of human society, its history, culture, political
AVAILABILITY development, and diversity, with opportunities in particular, to
S1, S2 study Northern Australian and Southeast Asian societies.
Entry requirements
equivalent in an Arts related discipline or field with a grade point
average of credit or better.
Applicants must contact the School of Creative Arts and Humanities
on (08) 8946 7045 to discuss a potential project and supervision
prior to submitting an application.
HUMANITIES Bachelor of Psychology at Charles Darwin University is structured to provide

students with the opportunity to pursue their interest in psychology
AND SOCIAL Behavioural
and to work towards achieving professional recognition by
SCIENCES Science becoming an associate member of the Australian Psychological
(cont) (Honours) Society (APS).
COURSE CODE This course is aimed at providing students with advanced

1BH002 knowledge in psychology. The acquisition of a multiplicity of skills
CAMPUS
and knowledge in several areas of psychology (eg social, community,
Casuarina developmental) makes the Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Honours)
MODE
a very suitable requirement for entry into a range of occupations.
Internal Graduates may gain employment as intern psychologists in
DURATION community, educational and, organisational areas or work in
1 yr f/t, EQUIV p/t counselling, forensics, sports or rehabilitation settings. Graduates
AVAILABILITY can also work in consumer research and advertising and marketing
S1 fields as well as engineering fields where they help people design
road systems, equipment and work areas to suit people.
Entry requirements
Successful completion of an APAC accredited course in the
Behavioural Science discipline or field with a grade point average
of credit or better plus a credit or better in second and third year
research methods/statistics.
law and Bachelor This graduate course enables those who hold a degree level
qualification (other than law) to complete a law degree in three
legal studies of Laws 35
years instead of four. The main aim is to provide legal education
(Graduate) for the practice of law. In that context, the course aims to provide
knowledge of the legal system and legal principles, and to cultivate
COURSE CODE
a capacity for legal research, analysis and communication. The
1BG001 course also deals with theoretical perspectives on the law and
CAMPUS
encourages an appreciation of legal issues of special significance
Casuarina
to the Northern Territory, including Aboriginal legal issues and
MODE
Southeast Asian Law.
Internal, External
DURATION This course can also be studied in external mode. External students
3 yrs f/t, EQUIV p/t receive on-line access to audiotapes of all lectures, as well as on-line
AVAILABILITY tutorial assistance, enabling them to complete the course anywhere
S1, S2, SS in the world.
Graduates of law are not restricted to a career as a solicitor,

barrister, prosecutor or judge, if that is not their ambition. A law
degree opens up career options in in-house counsel of private and
public institutions, teaching, industrial relations, military, police
services, politics, human rights, customs, immigration or any public
or private sector employment where an in-depth understanding of
the law would be an advantage.
Entry requirements
Successful completion of a recognised bachelor’s degree or
equivalent. Consideration will also be given to non-graduates who
have at least five years appropriate professional experience.
SCIENCE AND Bachelor of This one-year Honours course provides an opportunity for students
to study a particular area in depth and gain experience in project
MATHEMATICS Science
management. Students obtain training in research techniques and
(Honours) principles, develop advanced analysis and problem solving skills
and develop skills to effectively communicate scientific information
COURSE CODE
in written and oral formats.
1BH004
Casuarina As well as providing advanced training for work in industry and
1BH007 government, this course is also essential preparation in research
Alice Springs training for research work at the Masters and Doctoral levels. The
CAMPUS
course meets the needs of graduates who require research training
Casuarina, and knowledge, as well as scholarly expertise in specific disciplines,
Alice Springs or who require preparation for further postgraduate study; or for
MODE careers as research officers, analysts, and other positions requiring
Internal, EXTERNAL highly developed conceptual and analytical skills.
DURATION
The course provides a vital link to postgraduate degrees from
1 yr f/t, equiv p/t
Bachelor degree courses in the scientific areas, including Bachelor
AVAILABILITY
of Science, Bachelor of Applied Science, Bachelor of Biomedical
S1, S2
Science, Bachelor of Environmental Science or Environmental
Management, Bachelor of Information Technology, Bachelor of
Pharmacy and other similar degrees.
Career opportunities exist in areas such as scientist, environmental

scientist, environmental manager, exercise and sport scientist,
biomedical scientist, teacher and technical or laboratory manager.
Entry requirements
36 equivalent in a Science related discipline or field with at least
a credit average in third level units.
Applicants must contact the School of Environmental and Life
Sciences on (08) 8946 6408 to discuss a potential project and
supervision prior to submitting an application.
POSTGRADUATE 37
COURSES
Postgraduate courses
aboriginal Graduate This course provides the opportunity for graduate students to
build upon their professional knowledge and experiences and
and Diploma in
develop a culturally relevant context to their undergraduate or
australian Indigenous other postgraduate studies. This course provides the opportunity
studies Knowledges for students to engage with the study of Indigenous Knowledges.
Commonwealth supported
Themes within the course focus upon: Cultural Engagement, Policy
and full fee paying places and Governance; History and Cultural Heritage and Yolngu Culture
are available for this course and Languages. Students enrolled in this course are able to examine
key issues in relation to Indigenous policy development and
COURSE CODE
implementation, land and sea management, systems of traditional
1GD009 (CS) and contemporary governance, intellectual and cultural property
1GD509 (FF) rights, Indigenous economies and natural and cultural resource
CAMPUS management. These issues are able to be explored in the light of
Casuarina contemporary social and political issues faced by Indigenous people
MODE across Australia and internationally.
Internal
Special focus is placed upon Indigenous people’s engagement
DURATION
1 yr f/t, EQUIV p/t in the management of land and water resources. Students are
able to learn about the recording and representing of knowledge
AVAILABILITY
S1, S2 and country in appropriate ways through engagement with and
between Indigenous people and can acquire the ability to negotiate
and communicate between cultural groups. Yolngu Culture and
Language is a unique area within which students can immerse
themselves in the lived experience of Yolngu societies, and learning
takes place within a context that encompasses both contemporary
and traditional Yolngu Knowledges. The program addresses has
International Indigenous issues and units of study in this field and
makes use of the links established between the University and
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Indigenous communities overseas.
This course will be invaluable for students who wish to gain

knowledge and understanding of the workings of government and
policy; the structures and functions of governance in relation to
Indigenous peoples; the practice of cultural engagement with and
between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people; Cultural Heritage
and History studies; Environment and Indigenous people; and the
culture and language of Yolngu people.
Entry requirements
aboriginal Graduate This course is designed to give an introduction to the life and
languages of the Yolngu people in North East Arnhemland. The
and Certificate in
course concentrates on Yolngu Matha (Yolngu language) forms
australian Yolngu Studies of Dhuwala, and focuses on the everyday community version of
studies Commonwealth supported the language. A basic grounding in the sounds of the languages,
(cont) and full fee paying places grammar and basic vocabulary provides a grounding for the
are available for this course
development of conversation ability and the learning of other Yolngu
languages. Moeity systems, various aspects of kinship, Yolngu life,
COURSE CODE
creations stories, songs, art and ceremonies and how these relate
1GC003 (CS) together are also presented. The independent studies unit allows
1GC503 (FF) students an opportunity to focus on topics of personal interest.
CAMPUS
Casuarina This course is particularly suitable for professionals (particularly
MODE
in the areas of policy development, health and education); including
Internal, External public servants, researchers and other workers not just in Yolngu
DURATION
communities, but also provides an invaluable insight into the
0.5 yr f/t, EQUIV p/t complexity of Indigenous societies found elsewhere in Australia.
The course includes an online component and requires access to
AVAILABILITY
S1 the internet.
Entry requirements
equivalent. Native speakers of a Yolngu language who do not have
an undergraduate degree, but who are recognised by the Yolngu
advisors to the school as having good literacy skills or experience
in research or education will be eligible for admission.
People in regular contact with Yolngu through their professions,

and who can demonstrate significant knowledge of culture and
language proficiency may be considered for entry to the course. 39
business and Doctor of This course is designed to advance the professional development
economics Business of senior practicing managers and other professionals in the
field of business and management. Graduates of this course will
Administration be equipped with skills to make a key contribution in their areas
Full fee paying course of business specialisation. This course focuses on contemporary
business administration issues, to develop high-calibre, well-
COURSE CODE rounded professionals with specialised knowledge and managerial
1CD501 (FF) competencies. It is expected that candidates will contribute to
CAMPUS the development and synthesis of new knowledge concerning the
Casuarina theory and practice of business administration, and on graduation
MODE
will be expected to be able to perform as professional managers
Internal and management consultants in a variety of international, regional,
DURATION
national and organisational environments; mentors in the practice
3 yrs f/t, equiv p/t and research of business administration; leaders in the knowledge
AVAILABILITY
and theory of business administration; and role models for the
S1, S2 practice of business administration.
Entry requirements
Successful completion of a relevant Honours degree or equivalent,
eg. a masters degree in management, business administration or
business related discipline. All applicants must have at least three
years professional experience in management or management
related fields of consulting, education, training or organisational
research.
business and Master of Graduates of degree courses other than accounting may later
wish to enhance their management skills or become professional
economics Accounting
accountants by undertaking a conversion course such as this MACPP,
(cont) (Professional which enables graduates with non-accounting or partial accounting
Practice) backgrounds to meet the academic requirements for membership
Full fee paying course
of CPA Australia (CPA), the Institute of Chartered Accountants
in Australia (ICAA) and the Association of Chartered Certified
COURSE CODE
Accountants of the UK (ACCA). The course focuses on contemporary
1CM519 (FF) knowledge and skills required for practice as a public or chartered
accountant; effective management; accountability and control; and
CAMPUS
Casuarina effective decision-making for financial success.
MODE Studies in this Master of Accounting (Professional Practice) course
Internal will provide the technical and conceptual skills required to become a
This course is available competent accountant, and will develop students’ abilities to analyse,
internally or through
criticise and synthesise various accounting and related principles,
completing a combination
of internal or external methods and techniques. The skills and knowledge gained from this
units of study course will prepare students to be effective managers or financial
DURATION
analysts. Graduates find employment as accountants or financial
2 yrs f/t, EQUIV p/t analysts, and may increase promotional opportunities in their
AVAILABILITY
existing occupations.
S1, S2 The course also provides the opportunity for professional
practice experience and/or research and training in Business
Communications.
Entry requirements
Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree in any
discipline.
40
Applicants who have fully satisfied the entry requirements of the
accounting professional bodies in their first degree are not eligible
for entry. Applicants who may have partially satisfied the entry
requirements of the accounting professional bodies in their first
degree are required to have their qualifications assessed by CPA
Australia or The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia to
ensure that they will exit with the academic qualification required
for accreditation by the Australian Professional Accounting Bodies.
business and Master of The course is designed to develop the key attributes and skills
required by senior and middle managers in a range of business
economics Business
areas, commerce and industry, public sector and professional
(cont) Administration accounting. The graduate can choose to study a particular area or
Full fee paying course areas of business, combined with a period of approved professional
practice experience and/or research, providing the graduate the
COURSE CODE opportunity to test their theoretical understanding against the
1CM523 reality of the workplace. Students who do not complete the full
Internal course may qualify for an early exit award. Graduate Certificate
1CM524 of Business Administration if they have successfully completed
External 4 units or Graduate Diploma of Business Administration if they
have successfully completed 8 units.
CAMPUS
Casuarina Combined degree
MODE Combined degrees are available with Engineering Management
Internal, External and Information Technology Management.
DURATION
1.5 yrs f/t, EQUIV p/t Entry requirements
AVAILABILITY
S1, S2, SS the Graduate Certificate and/or Graduate Diploma in Business
Administration. Non-graduates will be considered for admission
on the basis of such criteria as professional qualifications with
supporting evidence of significant accomplishment at work. Such
applicants will be contacted by the School to supply detailed
curriculum vitae.
Master of The course is designed to develop the key attributes and skills 41
Business required by senior and middle managers in a range of business
areas, commerce and industry, public sector and professional
Administration accounting. The graduate can choose to study a particular area or
(Professional areas of business, combined with a period of approved professional
Practice) practice experience and/or research, providing the graduate the
opportunity to test their theoretical understanding against the
reality of the workplace. Students who do not complete the full
course may qualify for an early exit award. Graduate Certificate
COURSE CODE
of Business Administration if they have successfully completed
1CM520 (FF) 4 units or Graduate Diploma of Business Administration if they
CAMPUS
Casuarina have successfully completed 8 units.
MODE Combined degree

Internal Combined degrees are available with Engineering Management
This course is available and Information Technology Management.
internally or through
completing a combination Entry requirements
of internal or external Successful completion of a recognised bachelor’s degree or
units of study
the Graduate Certificate and/or Graduate Diploma in Business
DURATION
Administration. Non-graduates will be considered for admission
on the basis of such criteria as professional qualifications with
AVAILABILITY
supporting evidence of significant accomplishment at work. Such
S1, S2
applicants will be contacted by the School to supply detailed
curriculum vitae.
business and Master of Graduates of degree courses other than accounting may later
wish to enhance their management skills or become professional
economics Professional
accountants by undertaking a conversion course such as this MPA,
(cont) Accounting which enables graduates with non-accounting or partial accounting
Full fee paying course backgrounds to meet the academic requirements for membership
of CPA Australia (CPA), the Institute of Chartered Accountants
COURSE CODE in Australia (ICAA) and the Association of Chartered Certified
1CM525 Accountants of the UK (ACCA). The course focuses on contemporary
Internal knowledge and skills required for practice as a public or chartered
1CM526 accountant; effective management; accountability and control; and
External effective decision-making for financial success.
CAMPUS Studies in this Master of Professional Accounting course will provide
Casuarina the technical and conceptual skills required to become a competent
MODE accountant, and will develop students’ abilities to analyse, criticise
Internal, External and synthesise various accounting and related principles, methods
DURATION and techniques. The skills and knowledge gained from this course
1.5 yrs f/t, equiv p/t will prepare students to be effective managers or financial analysts.
AVAILABILITY Graduates find employment as accountants or financial analysts,
S1, S2 and may increase promotional opportunities in their existing
occupations.
Entry requirements
Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree 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. Applicants who may have partially satisfied the entry
42 requirements of the accounting professional bodies in their first
degree are required to have their qualifications assessed by CPA
Australia or The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia to
ensure that they will exit with the academic qualification required
for accreditation by the Australian Professional Accounting Bodies.
Graduate This course is designed to extend workplace knowledge and skills

used in the general management of a business enterprise for the
Diploma in
non-graduate able to demonstrate a significant relevant work history,
Business or the student who has completed the Graduate Certificate of
Administration Business Administration. The successful completion of the Graduate
Diploma of Business Administration enables the student to progress
into the Master of Business Administration.
COURSE CODE Entry requirements
1GD514 Successful completion of a recognised bachelors degree or Graduate
Internal Certificate of Business Administration or equivalent. Non-graduates
1GD515 will be considered for admission on the basis of such criteria as
External professional qualifications with supporting evidence of significant
CAMPUS accomplishment at work. Such applicants will be contacted by the
Casuarina School to supply detailed curriculum vitae.
MODE
Internal, External
DURATION
1 yR f/t, equiv p/t
AVAILABILITY
S1, S2, SS
business and Graduate This course is designed to complement extensive workplace

knowledge and skills used in the general management of a business
economics Certificate
enterprise for non-graduates able to demonstrate a significant
(cont) in Business relevant work history. The successful completion of the Graduate
Administration Certificate in Business Administration enables the student to
progress into the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration.
Entry requirements
COURSE CODE Successful completion of a recognised bachelors degree or
1GC504 equivalent such as professional qualifications. Non-graduates
Internal will be considered for admission on the basis of such criteria as
1GC505 professional qualifications with supporting evidence of significant
External accomplishment at work. Such applicants will be contacted by the
CAMPUS School to supply detailed curriculum vitae.
Casuarina
MODE
Internal, External
DURATION
0.5 yr f/t, equiv p/t
AVAILABILITY
S1, S2, SS
computing Master of Practicing IT professionals know that career advancement often

depends on up-to-date management skills and the appropriate
and Information
qualifications. This Masters degree is intended to complement and
information Technology facilitate the career path of those who wish to pursue professional
technology Management careers in the management of Information Technology and 43
associated resources.
and full fee paying places
are available for this course Graduates will develop an applied understanding of the theoretical
and technical concepts of Information Technology, with relevant
COURSE CODE connections to industry and the Australian Computer Society.
1CM012 (CS) Entry requirements
1CM512 (FF) Successful completion of a four year Bachelor degree in Information
CAMPUS Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent.
Casuarina
Students with a three year Bachelor degree in Information
MODE
Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent
Internal, External
and
DURATION
1 yr f/t, equiv p/t — an Honours degree or
AVAILABILITY — a relevant postgraduate qualification or
S1, S2 — at least two years of relevant work experience in the ICT industry
will also be considered.

computing Master of This course examines theoretical and technical concepts of

the management of Information Technology and Business
and Information
Administration. Graduates will bring sound professional standards
information Technology and ethics to the work environment, together with the ability to
technology Management/ work effectively by conceptualising imaginative and innovative
(cont) Master of responses to emerging challenges associated with the development
Business and operation of Information Technology and Business.
Administration Professionals know that career advancement often depends on
up-to-date management skills and the appropriate qualifications.
This Masters degree is intended to complement and facilitate the
COURSE CODE
career path of IT professionals who wish to pursue careers in the
1CM517 (FF) management of Information Technology and associated resources.
CAMPUS Graduates of this combined degree are awarded both the Master
Casuarina of Information Technology Management and the Master of Business
MODE Administration.
Internal, External
Entry Requirements
DURATION
2 yrs f/t, equiv p/t Successful completion of a four year Bachelor degree in Information
Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent.
AVAILABILITY
S1, S2 Students with a three-year Bachelor degree in Information
Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent
and
— an Honours degree or
— a relevant postgraduate qualification or
— at least two years of relevant work experience in the ICT industry
44 will also be considered.

Graduates are eligible for membership at Professional level of the
Australian Computer Society.
education Master of This course is suitable for professional educators and practising
Education teachers who are engaged in the following: change management,
and
policy formation, the delivery of professional development and
teaching Commonwealth supported training programs, tertiary education, informal and non-formal
and full fee paying places education in community-orientated programs, working with
volunteers and youth groups.
COURSE CODE Applicants should note that the Master of Education is not a teaching
1CM003 (CS) qualification and is not suitable for those seeking a qualification to
1CM503 (FF) teach in the Northern Territory.
CAMPUS
Entry requirements
Casuarina
Successful completion of a recognised four year Bachelor of
MODE
Education degree or equivalent; or a three year degree and a
Internal, External
postgraduate Diploma of Education or equivalent.
DURATION
1 yr f/t, equiv p/t
AVAILABILITY
S1, S2
education Graduate The curriculum content and pedagogy of this course is

contextualised to prepare students to teach in early childhood,
and Diploma in
primary, middle or secondary schools.
teaching Teaching and
(cont) Learning The course enables students to develop the skills and knowledge to
teach in contemporary school settings. It is a fast paced, intensive
Commonwealth course with considerable opportunity for practical, classroom
supported course
experience. Students are encouraged to recognise environmental,
social and cultural influences on teaching and learning to achieve
COURSE CODE
just, meaningful, purposeful and equitable outcomes for all learners.
1GD006 Career opportunities for graduates include teaching, education and
Casuarina Campus
research.
1GD013
External Students who complete the Graduate Diploma of Teaching and
CAMPUS
Learning are eligible for Teacher Registration in the Northern
Casuarina Territory. Before applying for admission students intending to
MODE
seek employment outside the Northern Territory following course
Internal, External completion, should have the relevant state teacher registration
DURATION
authority and relevant employment authority (eg. State Department
1 yr f/t, equiv p/T of Education, or Catholic Education Office) confirm their eligibility
AVAILABILITY
and suitability for registration and employment.
S1, S2 The early childhood and primary streams comprise a combination
of core course work and its attendant 80-day practicum enabling
students to teach in the core curriculum areas. The middle
and senior secondary streams provide a pedagogical focus to
complement entry level discipline expertise.
The program is designed for students from Australia and overseas.
All applicants must indicate their preferred specialisation by 45

selecting a stream code from the list below.
Entry requirements
equivalent. For those intending to teach in middle or secondary
schools, a major sequence in the intended teaching area is required
and a minor sequence or demonstrated competence in the second
teaching area is normally required. A major sequence is defined
as one quarter of a degree and a minor sequence as one sixth of a
degree. Applicants with only one main area of study (eg Law, Fine
Arts or Music) can be considered for entry, but those applicants need
to be aware that having just one teaching area might preclude or
limit employment opportunities in some jurisdictions and with some
employers.
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engineering Master of This course is offered to engineering technologists wishing to upgrade

their qualifications within specific areas of engineering:
Engineering
— Civil Engineering
and full fee paying places — Electrical and Electronics Engineering
are available for this course — Mechanical Engineering
The course combines coursework and project work to provide interest

COURSE CODE
and challenge to students. Project work may be based in industry,
1CM021 (CS) providing opportunities to engage with potential future employers.
1CM521 (FF) In addition to the technical knowledge expected in a postgraduate
CAMPUS
course, there is an emphasis on the themes of sustainability, creativity,
Casuarina
teamwork and leadership throughout the program.
MODE
Internal, External The course includes a 12-week work experience component which
DURATION
ensures graduates are job ready and familiar with local engineering
2 yrs f/t, equiv p/t employment opportunities.
AVAILABILITY Entry requirements
S1, S2 Successful completion of a recognised Australian Bachelor of
Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering Science, Bachelor of
Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Technology or equivalent in Civil,
Electrical and Electronics, Mechanical Engineering or an approved
equivalent discipline.

This program is designed to meet the requirements for accreditation
by Engineers Australia at the level of Professional Engineer and
accreditation is currently being sought. Accreditation of any new
Engineering course occurs in the first year it is offered. Such
46 accreditation is provisional until the course produces its first
graduates.
Please note that students must graduate in the same specialisation as

their undergraduate degree specialisation (or an approved equivalent
discipline) to meet professional recognition requirements.
Master of This masters degree is intended to complement and facilitate the

career path of those engineers who wish to make the transition
Engineering
from computations and design to managing people and resources.
Management With a solid comprehension of corporate finance, fundamental
Commonwealth supported marketing, human resources and project management applicable to
and full fee paying places any working situation, it is the appropriate qualification for career
advancement into higher management.
COURSE CODE Combined degree

1CM005 (CS) A combined degree is available with Business Administration.
1CM505 (FF) Entry requirements
CAMPUS Successful completion of a recognised four-year Bachelor of
Casuarina Engineering degree or equivalent.
MODE
Internal, External
DURATION
1 yr f/t, equiv p/t
AVAILABILITY
S1, S2
engineering Master of This course is offered to graduate engineers and professionals

wishing to upgrade their managerial skills in engineering
(cont) Engineering
management and business administration. Graduates of this course
Management/ would be expected to have the skills and knowledge for leading
Master of managerial positions in industry or government.
Business
Graduates of this combined degree are awarded both the
Administration Master of Engineering Management and the Master of Business
Full fee paying course Administration.
Entry requirements
COURSE CODE
Successful completion of a recognised four-year Bachelor of
1CM506 (FF) Engineering degree or equivalent.
CAMPUS
Casuarina
MODE
Internal, External
DURATION
2 yr f/t, equiv p/t
AVAILABILITY
S1, S2
environmental Master of This course provides education and training for existing and future
Tropical professionals on the background, principles and practices of tropical
studies
environmental management, particularly in the context of wet-dry
Environmental and semi-arid tropical ecosystems. This externally offered course
Management focuses on developing knowledge and skills necessary to understand
the ecology, use of and sustainable management of tropical 47
and full fee paying places ecosystems.
Specific objectives of this course include providing a program which
COURSE CODE is flexible and balanced between course work, hands-on training
1CM010 (CS) and research and caters to the needs of individual students. The
program responds to the changing needs of employers and other
1CM510 (FF) stakeholders in northern Australia and elsewhere and flexible
CAMPUS
Casuarina delivery caters to a broad range of students with the latest outcomes
of research in tropical ecology and management incorporated into
MODE
Internal, External teaching materials.
DURATION Graduates of this course may seek employment in areas of research

1.5 yrs f/t, equiv p/t and environmental management.
AVAILABILITY
S1, S2 Entry requirements
equivalent majoring in one of the following: Biological Science,
Environmental Science, Geography, Geographic Information,
or other disciplines as deemed appropriate by the Dean of the
Faculty of Education Health and Science or delegate; or successful
completion of a Graduate Diploma or Honours degree in a discipline
deemed appropriate.

Graduates may seek professional membership to associations such
as the Australian Rangelands Society, Ecological Society of Australia
(http://life.csu.edu.au/esa/) and Environment Institute of Australia
(www.eisa.asn.au).
humanities Graduate This course offers graduates from a variety of disciplines the
opportunity to pursue professional careers in information, records
and social Diploma in
and knowledge management. Graduates will be well grounded
sciences Information in the fundamentals of information and knowledge management
and Knowledge practices and processes: creating, capturing, describing,
Management storing, disseminating and using information and knowledge in
organisations. They will bring sound professional standards and
and full fee paying places ethics to the work environment; and be able to apply and adapt
are available for this course their skills and knowledge to a range of professional environments
such as records, archives, indexing and publishing, in roles such
COURSE CODE as information managers, librarians, information consultants, and
1GD011 (CS) knowledge and technology managers. These positions are found
1GD511 (FF) throughout the corporate, government and private sectors.
MODE
Entry requirements
External
DURATION
1 yr f/t, p/t
AVAILABILITY
S1, S2 Professional recognition membership
This is a new course and it is currently undergoing accreditation
requirements for professional recognition with the Records
Management Association of Australia.
Graduate This course is designed for those eligible for registration as a teacher
in Australia who wish to become LOTE teachers in Modern Greek,
Diploma in
Indonesian or Chinese (Mandarin).
48 Language
Teaching This course will enable teachers who may not have completed
studies in a second language, as part of their undergraduate degree,
Commonwealth supported to complete an 8-unit program in teaching a second language at
are available for this course primary or secondary level.
All students are encouraged to attend short-term intensive language

COURSE CODE
courses in the target country at some stage during their course of
1GD012 (CS) study.
1GD512 (FF) Entry requirements
CAMPUS
Casuarina Successful completion of a recognised three or four year teaching
qualification. Consideration will also be given to non-graduates
MODE
Internal who have at least five years appropriate professional experience.
Applicants should note that this course will not qualify them for
DURATION
teacher registration.
3 yrs P/T
AVAILABILITY
S1, SS
humanities Graduate This course is designed to meet the needs of graduates from other
disciplines who wish to pursue a career in psychology or related
and social Diploma in
fields by providing them with the opportunity to undertake an
sciences Psychology Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited
(cont)
Commonwealth supported undergraduate major in psychology. It is particularly suited to
and full fee paying places those who desire subsequent entry to fourth year Psychology
courses. Career opportunities available to graduates of this course
include: youth work, advertising and marketing, policy and research,
COURSE CODE
consumer research, industrial relations, human resources, program
1GD003 (CS) coordination and welfare. Major employers include State and Territory
1GD503 (FF) and Commonwealth government departments, local business and
CAMPUS multinational corporations, as well as child, family and aged care
Casuarina services, educational and rehabilitation community-based agencies.
MODE
Internal, External Entry requirements
DURATION
1 yr f/t, equiv p/t equivalent with successful completion of first year Psychology
or equivalent study/experience. Students who have a major in
AVAILABILITY
S1, S2 Psychology are not eligible for enrolment.

As an accredited course with the Australian Psychology council
(APAC), students with a Graduate Diploma who go on to complete
Honours in Psychology are then eligible to register as an intern (ie
probationary) psychologist in their State or Territory and train as a
Psychologist through professional registration or specialist masters
coursework and doctoral programmes.
49
medicine Doctor of The Doctor of Health is offered as an alternative to a PhD and

provides an advanced degree through a combination of coursework
and health Health
and research. It is designed to build on knowledge and skills gained
Commonwealth supported through professional experience and studies and provide advanced
and full fee paying places knowledge and specialist skills for practitioners and leaders in the
public health and human services workforce.
COURSE CODE This course provides an opportunity for experienced middle and
1CD002 (CS) senior managers or clinicians to extend their training and will prepare
1CD502 (FF) students to take up senior roles in public health or a health-related
CAMPUS human service area.
Casuarina
The research component will be practice focused and conducted
MODE
in a professional setting. The thesis should make a significant
Internal
contribution to professional practice.
DURATION
3 yrs f/t, equiv p/t The course will enable students to make an original, sustained
AVAILABILITY
contribution to knowledge in public health policy, management and
S1 practice and to develop an advanced understanding of the politics
and ethics of public health policy, research and management.
The course is offered through distance education and compulsory

attendance at a residential is required each semester for the first
2 full-time years.
Entry requirements
Successful completion of an honours degree or equivalent at 2B level
or better; or a Masters degree in a health related discipline with a
minimum of a credit average. All applicants must have at least three
years working experience in a position of leadership in health or
50 a health-related system. All applicants will be contacted by the
University to complete a supplementary information form and to
supply a detailed curriculum vitea.’
All intending applicants must contact the Academic Administrator,
Institue of Advanced Studies on (08) 8922 7873.
medicine Master of The Master of Health Practice (Nurse Practitioner) is a practice-

focused program for practicing health professionals in the field of
and health Health Practice
nursing and midwifery with at least three years’ clinical experience
(cont) (Nurse in their specialty practice. The course is built on the ANMC (2006)
Practitioner) National Competency Standards for Nurse Practitioners. It will
enable advanced practice nurses to incorporate application of
and full fee paying places high-level knowledge and skills into extended practice a variety of
are available for this course complex situations, to develop their professional efficacy, autonomy
and accountability, and clinical leadership in professional health
COURSE CODE
practice.
1CM018 (CS)
This course is designed to extend knowledge and skills already
1CM518 (FF) gained in practice and through post graduate study. It aims to
CAMPUS
Casuarina build on a specialisation within a systematic and coherent body
Available through of knowledge. The course emphasises advanced and extended
distance education with clinical practice and clinical leadership within cross-cultural clinical
residential attendance practice.
requirements each
semester Entry requirements
Successful completion of a Graduate Diploma or equivalent in
MODE
Internal nursing or midwifery in their speciality area. All applicants must
hold current registration as a Registered Nurse or Midwife with
DURATION
2 yrs P/T an Australian nursing and midwifery regulatory authority and
have a minimum of three years post registration experience in
AVAILABILITY
S1, S2 their speciality area. Applicants will be required to provide written
evidence of support from their employer.
All intending applicants must contact the Graduate School for
Health Practice on (08) 8946 7179 to discuss their employer support. 51
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Each State and Territory in Australia has requirements for students
undertaking courses involving clinical placements to provide
documented evidence of relevant health and security checks, eg
completed immunisation requirements, criminal record checks
and/or working with children clearances and/or fitness to practice
requirements.
Students must have met the above requirements that are mandatory
in their state or territory before they can undertake those units
that include clinical placements. Students who have not met these
mandatory requirements and not been cleared by the clinical sector
to undertake clinical experience will not be able to undertake clinical
practice experience and will not therefore be able to complete the
medicine Master of This course is designed to enable registered nurses to increase

their clinical competence and develop skills in leadership and
and health Nursing
(cont) research. The course is embedded in a strong evidence base and
Commonwealth supported offers students professional and clinical skill development along
and full fee paying places with the necessary investigative and life-long learning skills.
Within the program students can choose to study sequences in
selected clinical nursing specialties, clinical education and/or
COURSE CODE
clinical management. The course will integrate the research,
1CM011 (CS) ethical, political and reflective skills necessary to enable clinical
1CM511 (FF) and professional leadership through an informed position on
CAMPUS
health care issues with a specific emphasis on cross-cultural
Casuarina
practice. Graduates will have the capacity to undertake
Available through
distance education with leadership roles in a variety of health
residential attendance and educational settings.
requirements each
All applicants must indicate their preferred clinical specialty by
semester
entering a stream code from the list of clinical speciality options
MODE
provided. Note that applicants with a completed Graduate
Internal
Diploma or Graduate Certificate in Nursing should select the
DURATION
Credit Transfer option.
1.5 yrs f/t, equiv p/t
AVAILABILITY Entry requirements
S1, S2 Applicants must hold current registration as a Registered Nurse
with an Australian nursing and midwifery regulatory authority.
All applicants (except those applying for the credit transfer stream)
must have employment in the clinical speciality for which they
are applying.
52 All intending applicants must contact the Graduate School for Health
Practice on (08) 8946 7179 to discuss clinical placement.
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requirements.
medicine Master of This course provides postgraduate level public health training that
is particularly accessible to people working in Central and Northern
and health Public Health
(cont) Australia and neighbouring regions. It provides an opportunity for
Commonwealth supported people to gain a sound introduction to public health and to study
and full fee paying places selected public health topics in some depth.
This course provides students with an understanding of the scope
COURSE CODE and principles of public health, advanced skills in interpreting
1CM009 (CS) health information and in interpreting and conducting basic health
1CM509 (FF) research, an understanding of the principles of health service
CAMPUS management and planning, the opportunity to study a range of
Casuarina specific public health topics within the Indigenous Public Health
Available through and International and Tropical Public Health sequences together
distance education with with the option of completing a thesis.
residential attendance
requirements each The course is offered on-line through distance education and
semester compulsory attendance at a week-long residential school each
MODE semester.
Internal
Career opportunities for graduates include the non-government
DURATION
and government sector in areas of health administration; health
1.5 yrs f/t, equiv p/t
policy development; environmental health; womens/mens health;
AVAILABILITY
health promotion; health economics; epidemiology/biostatistics;
S1, S2
international health; alcohol and other drugs; communicable and
non-communicable disease control.
Entry requirements
Successful completion of a recognised bachelors degree of four years
duration or equivalent. Applicants with a three year degree should
apply for the Graduate Diploma in Public Health – 1GD004/1GD504. 53
Institute of Advanced Studies on (08) 8922 7873.
medicine Graduate This course is designed to extend the student’s previous professional
experiences and provide opportunities to reflect on and critique
and health Diploma in
knowledge, skills and attitudes in relation to contemporary evidence,
(cont) Child and research and literature and apply this to the practice setting.
Family Health
The course will assist students in providing support to new parents.
Commonwealth supported In addition to the traditional knowledge and skills around growth
are available for this course monitoring and developmental assessments, graduates of this
course will understand the importance of psychosocial assessment
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and the central role of parents in the child’s environment. It will
1GD005 (CS) strengthen the practitioner’s role in promoting links with other
services and prepare them to work in partnership with families
1GD505 (FF) in a strengths based model as opposed to the traditional problem-
CAMPUS
Casuarina oriented models, commonly found in health services. The course is
Available through flexibly designed to meet the needs of rural and remote students as
distance education with well as those in urban centres.
requirements each This course will prepare students to practice as professional
semester and contemporary child and family health clinicians, sensitive
to the cultural needs of consumers in acute, rural and remote
MODE
Internal environments; to be reflective practitioners, skilled in consuming
and conducting research and evidence based enquiries.
DURATION
1 yr f/T, equiv p/T Entry requirements
AVAILABILITY Applicants must hold current registration with an Australian nursing
S1, S2 and midwifery regulatory authority. Aboriginal Health Workers who
hold Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma qualifications in
Aboriginal Health Work (Clinical) or equivalent and can demonstrate
the ability to succeed at tertiary level through the presentation of a
54 portfolio will also be considered. Students require access to clinical
experience either by gaining employment in an appropriate clinical
setting or through a supernumerary mode.
All intending applicants must contact the Graduate School for Health
Practice on (08) 8946 7179 to discuss clinical placement.
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requirements.
medicine Graduate This course prepares Registered Nurses to work as professional and
contemporary midwives, utilising a framework of woman-centred
care and within a variety of models of care. The graduate will be
(cont) Midwifery capable of meeting the diverse needs of Australian women at all
Commonwealth supported points along the childbirth journey: in urban, rural and remote
and full fee paying places environments. Graduates of this course will be eligible to apply for
authorisation to practice as a midwife in any state or territory of
Australia.
COURSE CODE
1GD002 (CS) Entry requirements

1GD502 (FF) Applicants must hold current registration as a Registered Nurse
CAMPUS
Casuarina Students will require access to clinical experience either by gaining
Available through employment as a student in a maternity service or through a
distance education with supernumerary mode.
requirements each Additional requirements
semester All intending applicants must contact the Graduate School for Health
MODE Practice on (08) 8946 7179 to discuss clinical placement.
Internal
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DURATION
1 yr f/t, equiv p/t
AVAILABILITY
S1, S2
requirements.
in their state or territory before they can undertake those units 55

Graduates of this course will be eligible to apply to the Nurses and
Midwives Board of Australia for authorisation/registration to practice
as a midwife.
medicine Graduate The Graduate Diploma in Nursing will provide graduates with
comprehensive specialist nursing knowledge to better meet the
demands of their workplace, as well as build their capacity to
(cont) Nursing move onto further study and into research. It offers students
Commonwealth supported the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills in clinical
and full fee paying places practice, clinical education or clinical management.
The course focuses on cultural competence and effective
COURSE CODE communication in the health practice context, and builds on existing
1GD010 (CS) knowledge and understanding of nursing practice, assessment and
1GD510 (FF) evidence based practice. In the increasing complex and challenging
CAMPUS
world of health practice this course provides the opportunity
Casuarina for individuals to extend clinical development and intellectual
Available through engagement, and build their capacity in critical analysis and
distance education with reflection, in nursing practice and education.
requirements each All applicants must indicate their preferred clinical specialty by
semester entering a stream code from the list of clinical speciality options
MODE provided. Note that applicants with a completed Graduate Certificate
Internal in Nursing should select the Credit Transfer option.
DURATION
Entry requirements
1 yr f/t, equiv p/t
Applicants must hold current registration as a Registered Nurse
AVAILABILITY
S1, S2
All applicants (except those applying for the credit transfer stream)
must have employment in the clinical speciality for which they
are applying.
56 All intending applicants must contact the Graduate School for
Health Practice on (08) 8946 7179 to discuss clinical placement.
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requirements.
medicine Graduate This course aims to provide postgraduate level public health
training that is accessible to people working in Central and Northern
Australia and neighbouring regions. More specifically, the course
(cont) Public Health aims to provide students with an understanding of the scope
Commonwealth supported and principles of public health with skills in interpreting health
and full fee paying places information; in interpreting and conducting basic health research;
an understanding of the principles of health service management
and planning; and provide students with the opportunity to study
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up to four specific public health topics within the broad scope of
1GD004 (CS) elective units offered by the course.
1GD504 (FF)
CAMPUS
The course is offered on-line through distance education and
Casuarina compulsory attendance at a week-long residential school each
Available through semester. Career opportunities available to graduates of this
distance education with course include non-government and government sector areas in
residential attendance health administration; health policy development; environmental
requirements each
semester health; womens/mens health; health promotion; health economics;
epidemiology/biostatistics; international health; alcohol and other
MODE
Internal drugs; communicable and non-communicable disease control.
DURATION Entry requirements

1 yr f/t, equiv p/t Successful completion of a recognised bachelors degree or
AVAILABILITY equivalent. Registered Nurses who are non-graduates of a tertiary
S1, S2 program are also eligible for entry.
Institute of Advanced Studies on (08) 8922 7873.
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Undergraduate course index
Pg Course title C’wealth Full fee Campus Mode Admission

supported paying
Enabling courses
4 Orientation to Tertiary Study TEP1 – Casuarina Internal, External, S1, S2
Alice Springs Internal
4 Preparation for Tertiary Study TEP2 – Casuarina Internal, External, S1, S2
Alice Springs Internal
Undergraduate courses available to school leavers

Aboriginal and Australian Studies
6 Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledges 114741 – Casuarina Internal, External S1, S2
Architecture; Building; Design and Planning
6 Bachelor of Design 114161 – Casuarina Internal S1, S2
Art and Design
7 Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Creative Arts and Industries 114601 – Casuarina Internal S1, S2
7 Bachelor of Creative Arts and Industries 114641 – Casuarina Internal S1, S2
8 Bachelor of Creative Arts and Industries (Fine Arts) 114661 – Casuarina Internal S1, S2
8 Bachelor of Creative Arts and Industries (New Media 114681 – Casuarina Internal S1, S2
Design)
Business and Economics
9 Bachelor of Accounting 114511 – Casuarina Internal, External, S1, S2, SS
134141 Alice Springs Internal
9 Bachelor of Commerce 114621 – Casuarina Internal, External, S1, S2, SS
134151 Alice Springs Internal
10 Bachelor of Information Technology/Bachelor of Commerce 114751 – Casuarina Internal, External S1, S2, SS
58 Computing and Information Technology
10 Bachelor of Creative Arts and Industries (New Media 114691 – Casuarina Internal S1, S2
Design)/Bachelor of Information Technology
11 Bachelor of Information Technology 114261 – Casuarina Internal, External S1, S2, SS
11 Bachelor of Information Technology (Co-op) 114851 – Casuarina Internal S1
12 Diploma of Network Engineering 116041 – Casuarina Internal, External S1, S2
Education and Teaching
12 Bachelor of Teaching and Learning (Preservice) 114461 – Casuarina Internal S1, S2, SS
134091 – Alice Springs Internal
114465 – External External
13 Bachelor of Teaching and Learning Early Childhood 114811 – Casuarina Internal, External S1, S2
13 Bachelor of Teaching and Learning/Bachelor of Applied 114761 – Casuarina Internal S1, S2, SS
Science
14 Bachelor of Teaching and Learning/Bachelor of Arts 114471 – Casuarina Internal, External S1, S2, SS
15 Bachelor of Teaching and Learning/Bachelor of Creative 114771 – Casuarina Internal S1, S2
Arts and Industries
Engineering
16 Bachelor of Engineering 114191 – Casuarina Internal, External S1, S2
16 Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op) 114791 – Casuarina Internal S1
17 Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics or Computer Systems) 114801 – Casuarina Internal S1
17 Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Applied Science 114701 – Casuarina Internal S1, S2
18 Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Commerce 114711 – Casuarina Internal, External S1, S2
18 Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Information 114221 – Casuarina Internal, External S1, S2
Technology
19 Advanced Diploma of Engineering 116021 – Casuarina Internal, External S1, S2
19 Diploma of Engineering 116031 – Casuarina Internal, External S1, S2, SS
Environmental studies
20 Bachelor of Environmental Science (Environmental 114721 – Casuarina Internal, External S1, S2, SS
Management)
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supported paying
HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
20 Bachelor of Arts 114021 – Casuarina Internal, External S1, S2, SS
21 Bachelor of Behavioural Science 114061 – Casuarina Internal, External S1, S2, SS
21 Bachelor of Creative Arts and Industries (Communication) 114651 – Casuarina Internal S1, S2
22 Bachelor of Humanitarian and Community Studies 114731 – Casuarina Internal, External S1, S2, SS
22 Bachelor of Social Work 114501 – Casuarina Internal, External S1, S2, SS
23 Diploma of Languages 116051 – Casuarina Internal S1, SS
Law and Legal Studies
23 Bachelor of Accounting/Bachelor of Laws 114521 – Casuarina Internal, External S1, S2, SS
24 Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws 114051 – Casuarina Internal, External S1, S2, SS
24 Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws 114631 – Casuarina Internal, External S1, S2, SS
25 Bachelor of Laws 114281 – Casuarina Internal, External S1, S2, SS
25 Associate Degree in Legal Studies 115011 – Casuarina Internal, External S1, S2, SS
Medicine and Health
26 Bachelor of Clinical Sciences 114831 – Casuarina Internal S1
27 Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science 114551 – Casuarina Internal S1, S2
27 Bachelor of Health Science 114841 – Casuarina Internal, External S1, S2, SS
27 Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science 114861 – Casuarina Internal S1
28 Bachelor of Nursing (Pre-Registration) 114871 – Casuarina, Internal S1
134161 – Alice Springs Internal
114875 – External External
29 Bachelor of Pharmacy 114371 – Casuarina Internal S1, S2, SS
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Music
29 Bachelor of Creative Arts and Industries (Music) 114671 – Casuarina Internal S1, S2
Science and Mathematics
30 Bachelor of Applied Science 114531 – Casuarina Internal S1, S2, SS
Undergraduate courses not available to school leavers

ABORIGINAL AND AUSTRALIAN STUDIES
31 Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledges (Honours) 1BH006 – Casuarina Internal S1, S2
ART AND DESIGN
31 Bachelor of Creative Arts and Industries (Honours) 1BH005 – Casuarina Internal S1, S2
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
32 Bachelor of Children’s Services 114145 – Casuarina Internal, External S1, S2, SS
33 Bachelor of Early Childhood Learning 1BG003 – Casuarina Internal, External S1, S2
33 Bachelor of Teaching and Learning (Inservice) 1BG002 – Casuarina Internal, External S1, S2
34 Bachelor of Teaching and Learning Inservice 1BG004 – Casuarina Internal, External S1, S2
(Early Childhood)
34 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) 1BH001 – Casuarina Internal S1, S2
35 Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Honours) 1BH002 – Casuarina Internal S1
LAW AND LEGAL STUDIES
35 Bachelor of Laws (Graduate) 1BG001 – Casuarina Internal, External S1, S2, SS
SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS
36 Bachelor of Science (Honours) 1BH004 – Casuarina, Internal, External S1, S2
1BH007 – Alice Springs Internal
Postgraduate course index

supported paying
38 Graduate Diploma in Indigenous Knowledges 1GD009 1GD509 Casuarina Internal S1, S2
39 Graduate Certificate in Yolngu Studies 1GC003 1GC503 Casuarina Internal, External S1, S2
BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
39 Doctor of Business Administration – 1CD501 Casuarina Internal S1, S2
40 Master of Accounting (Professional Practice) – 1CM519 Casuarina Internal S1, S2
41 Master of Business Administration – 1CM523 Casuarina Internal S1, S2, SS
1CM524 External External
41 Master of Business Administration (Professional Practice) – 1CM520 Casuarina Internal S1, S2
42 Master of Professional Accounting – 1CM525 Casuarina Internal S1, S2
1CM526 External External
42 Graduate Diploma in Business Administration – 1GD514 Casuarina Internal S1, S2, SS
1GD515 External External
43 Graduate Certificate in Business Administration – 1GC504 Casuarina Internal S1, S2, SS
1GC505 External External
COMPUTING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
43 Master of Information Technology Management 1CM012 1CM512 Casuarina Internal, External S1, S2
44 Master of Information Technology Management/ 1CM517 – Casuarina Internal, External S1, S2
Master of Business Administration
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
44 Master of Education 1CM003 – Casuarina Internal, External S1, S2
45 Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning 1GD006 – Casuarina Internal S1, S2
1GD013 External External
60 ENGINEERING
46 Master of Engineering 1CM021 1CM521 Casuarina Internal, External S1, S2
46 Master of Engineering Management 1CM005 1CM505 Casuarina Internal, External S1, S2
47 Master of Engineering Management/Master of – 1CM506 Casuarina Internal, External S1, S2
Business Administration
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
47 Master of Tropical Environmental Management 1CM010 1CM510 Casuarina Internal, External S1, S2
48 Graduate Diploma in Information and Knowledge 1GD011 1GD511 Casuarina External S1, S2
Management
48 Graduate Diploma in Language Teaching 1GD012 1GD512 Casuarina Internal S1, SS
49 Graduate Diploma in Psychology 1GD003 1GD503 Casuarina Internal, External S1, S2
MEDICINE AND HEALTH
50 Doctor of Health 1CD002 1CD502 Casuarina Internal* S1
51 Master of Health Practice (Nurse Practitioner) 1CM018 1CM518 Casuarina Internal* S1, S2
52 Master of Nursing 1CM011 1CM511 Casuarina Internal* S1, S2
53 Master of Public Health 1CM009 1CM509 Casuarina Internal* S1, S2
54 Graduate Diploma in Child and Family Health 1GD005 1GD505 Casuarina Internal* S1, S2
55 Graduate Diploma in Midwifery 1GD002 1GD502 Casuarina Internal* S1, S2
56 Graduate Diploma in Nursing 1GD010 1GD510 Casuarina Internal* S1, S2
57 Graduate Diploma in Public Health 1GD004 1GD504 Casuarina Internal* S1, S2
* Available through distance education with residential attendance requirements each semester.
How to apply
All applications for admission to CDU Higher Postgraduate courses

Education undergraduate and postgraduate Admission requirements for postgraduate courses
by coursework courses are received and are detailed in the course descriptions.
processed by SATAC:
Many of CDU’s postgraduate courses have Full
SATAC Adelaide Fee Places or Commonwealth Supported Places.
W: www.satac.edu.au Separate SATAC codes are allocated to each fee
P: 08 8224 4000 option. Check the course outline for details of the
or 1300 138 440 (local call charge) fees applicable to postgraduate courses.
F: 08 8224 4099
Considerations for Northern Territory
Postal Address:
school leavers
PO Box 2 Rundle Mall, Adelaide, SA 5000
CDU is committed to meeting the needs of
Street address: Northern Territory students.
Ground Floor 104 Frome Street, Adelaide
Several scholarships and prizes recognising
the achievements of selected Northern Territory
school leavers are offered to students who choose
The minimum admission requirement is met by:
to study at CDU. For example, a 2010 Northern
— successful completion of the Northern Territory Territory school leaver in who is named in the
Certificate of Education (or equivalent) and a Territory’s top 20 students or gains a ATAR (or
Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of equivalent) of at least 95 would be considered for
60 or higher, or the Vice-Chancellor’s Prize or Dean’s Scholarship.
— successful completion of a VET or TAFE award
Current information on NT school-leavers awards
of Certificate IV or higher, or
and scholarships is available from the Information
— attainment of a STAT score of 145 or greater, or
Centre on P: 08 8946 7766 or 1800 061 963 or
— submission of an acceptable personal
see the scholarships section below.
competencies statement and / or employment
experience (see special entry section), or 61
Bonus points
— successful completion of at least 0.5yr of full-
Bonus points are available to students who
time study (or equivalent) of a higher education
have completed studies in a Northern Territory
degree/diploma, or
high school or a high school in a rural area
— successful completion of 40 credit points in
specifically identified by the University. See
the Preparation for Tertiary Study Program
W: www.cdu.edu.au to check if your school
(TEP2) or other recognised bridging or tertiary
is included in the area for bonus points and
preparation course.
consideration. The bonus points are added to
In addition to the minimum admission the university aggregate and the Australian
requirements, some courses take other criteria Tertiary Admission Rank adjusted accordingly
into consideration such as an audition for music and used for selection to courses at CDU.
courses and a portfolio for art and design
Students who have started and/or completed
courses. Detailed information on the selection
studies at CDU also receive bonus points.
criteria for each course is available on the
University’s website W: www.cdu.edu.au. Students do not apply for bonus points – they
are added automatically to the aggregates for
Certain courses have a limit on the number of
eligible applicants through the SATAC process.
students in them, which is called a quota, and
offers for admission into these courses will be
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
based on merit. This means that even though
The University provides admission pathways
you may meet the minimum admission
and arrangements for Indigenous Australians.
requirement to the University, your rank may
For details, contact the Information Centre on
not be competitive enough to receive an offer
P: 08 8946 7766 or 1800 061 963.
to a course that has a quota.
How to apply
Special entry to undergraduate and Scholarships

postgraduate courses Each year, CDU awards scholarships to VET and
Applicants who do not meet the minimum higher education students. These scholarships are
entry requirements for admission into an supported by donations from CDU, individuals,
undergraduate course may apply for special community organisations, businesses or
entry. For details on how to apply for special government.
entry see W: www.satac.edu.au.
Scholarships are awarded based on academic
Postgraduate courses will be considered for achievement, research potential, demonstrated
admission based on submission of evidence commitment to a field of study or low socio-
of academic and professional attainments other economic status.
than those listed in the entry requirements.
Scholarships are available in two categories:
This evidence will be reviewed by the relevant
students entering CDU, and students already
Dean of Faculty or Director of the Institute of
enrolled at CDU. Within both categories,
Advanced Studies.
scholarships can be awarded to either VET or
higher education students in groups such as
Academic year – commencement dates
Indigenous students; students who want to
Commencement dates are late February or
study architecture, engineering or information
Semester 1, July for Semester 2 and November
technology; and biology, environmental science,
for Summer Semester. Details may be obtained
law or business students.
online from W: www.cdu.edu.au/studentportal/
calendar11.html. It is important to note, however, The CDU Scholarship application form is available
that enrolment dates are much earlier. If you at W: www.cdu.edu.au/scholarships.
receive an offer to a course you will be sent
In addition to these scholarships, CDU also
detailed instructions for on-line enrolment.
has Commonwealth Scholarships to increase
choices and participation rates by students from
Deferment
low socio-economic backgrounds, particularly
All undergraduate courses, except for the
62 Indigenous students and students from rural or
Bachelor of Clinical Sciences, can be deferred
regional areas.
for one year. For some undergraduate courses,
there may be the option to defer for one semester Details on how to apply for Commonwealth
until July 2011. There is no deferral for mid year Scholarships are available on the Scholarships
and Summer Semester admission periods. website.
Please contact the Information Centre on
For further information visit
P: 08 8946 7766 or 1800 061 963,
W: www.cdu.edu.au/scholarships or contact
before making a decision about deferment.
the Scholarships Officer on P: 08 8946 6442.
Credit transfer/advanced standing

Contact details
Credit transfer is available for applicants who
Information Centre
have completed or partially completed higher
Building Orange 1, Casuarina campus
education awards at other universities or
Charles Darwin University
successfully completed certain VET or
Ellengowan Drive, Darwin NT 0909
TAFE courses.
P: 08 8946 7766 or 1800 061 963
Students who have completed or partially F: 08 8946 6642
completed studies at CDU will have their E: student.admin@cdu.edu.au
advanced standing assessed at the time of W: www.cdu.edu.au
their enrolment.
Further information about credit transfer and

pathways is available at
W: www.cdu.edu.au/studentnet
– go to the credit transfer link.
Alternative exit awards

Alternative exit awards are available from some
courses to students who discontinue study before
completing the full requirements of the course.
Further information about courses with alternative
exits can be found at
W: www.cdu.edu.au/studentnet
– go to the alternative exit link.
Services and support
Alumni relations Indigenous academic support unit

The CDU Alumni Scholarship helps and This unit helps Indigenous students to adapt to
encourages Alumni members and their families the university environment. It helps students to
to study with us. CDU’s Alumni Relations office meet academic requirements of courses, find a
supports and promotes the interests of our tutor if needed and provide answers to almost
graduates, and fosters an environment where any question.
members can contribute to the future of the
university. The office provides a professional Learning support
and social connection for people who have The School of Academic Learning and Literacy
contributed to CDU, whether as a student, offers free, one-on–one workshops on topics
staff member or friend of the university. such as: How to write university essays, How to
become a more competent reader, How to cope
Career development with exams, and How to learn manage your time
Once you are a student at CDU, the Careers and effectively. The school helps students to deal
Employment team can help you to consider your with study problems and improve their academic
career options and prepare for job search and learning skills. Personal consultations are
employment. Services are also provided for local, available on campus and also online. For more
national and international employers to promote information about the school and its services,
career opportunities to our students. visit W: www.cdu.edu.au/lba/all.
Child care Library

The University Child Care Centre is located within The library has more than 300,000 items including
easy walking distance of the Casuarina campus. print, electronic microform, computer software,
The centre is nationally accredited, with places compact disc and other audiovisual material,
for up to 50 children from ages 0 to five years. and online access to 17,000 journals. Casuarina,
It is open 50 weeks a year. Palmerston and Alice Springs campuses have
libraries. Library staff provide assistance and
Common units training in using library and information resources. 63
The School of Academic Learning and Literacy
manages the Common Units required for all first Student services
year students. The units help students gain a clear Student Services provides a range of important
understanding of the skills and literacies needed services for students. The staff advise on on-line
for successful university learning. They also build enrolment and provide information related to
foundational knowledge for all the degree courses. studying at CDU. Contact the Information Centre
on either Casuarina or Alice Springs campuses
Computer facilities for information about our facilities, services and
Every CDU student is given a free CDU Internet procedures including admission, enrolments,
account and an official CDU email address at fees, student cards, timetables, examinations
enrolment to assist with study. Our IT services and graduation.
include access to the internet, library databases,
and our online learning and course management Study and travel
system. The IT help desk provides support and We also offer students the opportunity to travel
advice for users. and continue studying through the Study Abroad
program. CDU has world-renowned partner
Counselling universities in the USA, Canada, Europe and
Counselling services are available to all students Asia. Check out the Study Abroad opportunities
who are experiencing difficulties that affect their at W: www.cdu.edu.au/international/current/
academic studies. This can be done either in exchange-program.htm.
person, by phone or email. The student facilitator
is available for an appointment to discuss any Support and equity services
issues causing you concern with your academic The Support and Equity Services staff assist with
and/or personal life. counselling, disability support, an accommodation
register, student loans, and complaints and
Disability services grievances.
We are committed to providing teaching, learning
and support to assist students with disabilities to
make a successful transition to university. Students
with a disability should advise CDU beforehand so
we can prepare to meet special needs.
More information
If you are still unsure of what you want to study and want to
investigate your options, we can help you in several ways.
This table is a guide for all prospective students. It provides a

quick reference to the people, publications and events at CDU
that can help you make your choice.
Publication Where do I get it? Website

CDU prospectus Information Centre: W: www.cdu.edu/au/study/documents/
P: 1800 061 963 studentprospectsus_2011.pdf
Publication Where do I get it? Website

“Unlock your potential” Information Centre: W: www.cdu.edu.au/tep
TEP guide P: 1800 061 963
Events When is it on? Website

NT careers expo Friday 20 August W: www.det.nt.gov.au/events/careersexpo
Darwin
Regional careers expo Wednesday 11 August W: www.det.nt.gov.au/events/careersexpo

Tennant Creek
Thursday 12 August W: www.det.nt.gov.au/events/careersexpo

Alice Springs
Monday 16 August W: www.det.nt.gov.au/events/careersexpo

Katherine
64
Friday 20 August W: www.det.nt.gov.au/events/careersexpo
Nhulunbuy
Careers and Wednesday 1 September W: www.cdu.edu/au/schoolleavers/events.htm

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While all reasonable efforts have been made to ensure that the information in this publication is correct, matters
covered by this publication are subject to change. Charles Darwin University does not assume and hereby
disclaims any express or implied liability whatsoever to any party for any loss or damage caused by errors or
omissions, whether these errors or omissions result from negligence, accident or any other cause.
Published June 2010 | CRICOS 00300K | RTO Provider No. 0373
FOR MORE INFORMATION
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CASUARINA CAMPUS
Information Centre
P: 1800 061 963 | F: 08 8946 6642
Postal Address: Charles Darwin University, Darwin NT 0909
Street Address: Charles Darwin University, Ellengowan Drive, Casuarina
Opening Hours
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Information Centre
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Postal Address: Charles Darwin University, PO Box 795 Alice Springs NT 0871
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undergraduate AND postgraduate degrees

Making the decision to begin studying or return to university is a big

CDU is a dual sector university, which means we offer Vocational

Why study with CDU? 2

Job opportunities for our graduates are also

COURSE KEY Master of Choose from over 60

succeed at university. It is also for students who

will manage university study. This program teaches MODE MODE

confidence and skills for starting undergraduate study. AVAILABILITY AVAILABILITY

Additional admission requirements

This course will be invaluable for students who wish to gain

Graduates of this combined degree are awarded both the Bachelor

CODE The Bachelor of Creative Arts and Industries allows students to

AVAILABILITY Combined degree

“My subjects are so interesting and my

The Bachelor of Creative Arts and Industries (Fine Arts) is part of

Professional recognition membership

Bachelor of This vocationally oriented and student centred course provides

Professional recognition membership

Professional recognition membership

Computing Bachelor of As a professional industry certified program this comprehensive

Professional recognition membership

Bachelor of As a professional industry certified program this course offers all

Professional recognition membership

Computing Diploma of The Diploma of Network Engineering prepares students to become

116041 To help increase the benefit to students and the attractiveness

Education Bachelor of This course prepares students to be teachers in Early Childhood,

114461 This course emphasises improving the teaching-learning relationship

This course is available in fast-track mode: students can elect to

Education Bachelor of This course prepares students to be teachers in early childhood

Bachelor of The education course prepares graduates to be teachers in Early

Graduates of this combined degree are awarded both the Bachelor

This combined degree provides students with the generic skills

14 Graduates of this combined degree are awarded both the Bachelor

Professional recognition membership

Graduates of this combined degree are awarded both the Bachelor

Professional recognition membership

Engineering Bachelor of This course includes specialisations in civil engineering, electrical

Professional recognition membership

Professional recognition membership 17

Bachelor of This combined degree will enable students to undertake study in

Bachelor of Engineering specialisations available are civil, electrical and

Professional recognition membership

Engineering Bachelor of This combined degree course enables students to undertake

Bachelor of This combined degree course enables students to undertake

Graduates of this combined degree are awarded both the Bachelor

Professional recognition membership

“I looked up the Bachelor of Engineering

Environmental Bachelor of This course is a professionally oriented, multi-disciplinary program

Graduates gain employment in professional areas of environmental

Professional recognition membership

HUMANITIES Bachelor of The Bachelor of Humanitarian and Community Studies provides

Professional recognition membership

Bachelor of The Bachelor of Social Work is a professionally accredited degree

MODE Units in Indonesian Language are available in internal (on-campus),

Graduates of this combined degree course are awarded both the

Professional recognition membership

The Law course aims to provide knowledge of the legal system

Graduates of this combined degree are awarded both the Bachelor

Graduates of this combined degree are awarded both the Bachelor

Professional recognition membership

MODE Graduates of law are not restricted to a career as a solicitor,

Associate This course is designed to enable students to acquire a broad

It is expected that applicants will need to achieve an Australian

1. Registration to sit the Undergraduate Medicine and Health

2. Application to SATAC. Applicants will be asked to enter their