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Australia

RESEARCH

POSTGRADUATEUNDERGRADUATE

VET

ENGLISH

INTERNATIONALPROSPECTUS 2015DARWIN, NORTHERN TERRITORY


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ContentsWelcome to Charles Darwin University 2

About Charles Darwin University 4

About Darwin and the NT 6

Student Support and Services 8

Life as a CDU Student 10

Research Excellence 12

Strong Partnerships 13

Academic and English Entry Requirements 14

The Application Process 18Course Information 20

Arts & Creative Arts 23

Building Design & Architecture 27

Business & Commerce 29

Education 37

Engineering 45

Environmental Science 51

Health Science 57

Hospitality 63

Indigenous Studies 67

Information Technology 71

Law & Legal Studies 75

Science 77

Social Work & Community Studies 79

Postgraduate Research 812015 International Course List 82

Important Dates 84

Disclaimer:

Information in this prospectus is accurate as at June 2014. Whilst care has beentaken to provide accurate information, it is the responsibility of the applicantto check and conrm specic details of courses, units and enrolment, prior toapplication. The inclusion in this publication of the details of a course createsno obligation on the part of the University to teach it as or when described. TheUniversity may discontinue or vary courses or units at any time without notice.


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WELCOME TOCHARLES DARWINUNIVERSITY

As you browse through this In ternationalProspectus you will find detailed informationabout courses and studying at CDU.

You will find CDU a dynamic and youthfuluniversity that offers our students an authentic

Australian experience, in this most northerly regionof Australia, one of the oldest and biologically mostdiverse landscapes on the planet. Due to our closeproximity to Asia, we are an outward looking andprogressive university, with well-established teachingand research partnerships with universities in ourregion, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines,Timor Leste and Vietnam, as well as our partneruniversities in the USA and Europe. Our internationalstudents, from more than 70 different countries,enrich the cultural diversity of campus life andlearning experience of all our students.

At CDU you will find a high quality and researchintensive university, ranked in the top 2 per cent ofuniversities in the Times Higher Education Ranking,2013–2014. You will find a university committed toexcellence in teaching and research and a memberof the prestigious Australian Innovative ResearchUniversities group.

CDU is a friendly and helpful place to study. Wehave an excellent student to staff ratio, and you willbe supported to achieve your potential by high qualityand committed staff, excellent teaching resources andfacilities.

Your choice of university is one of the mostimportant decisions you will make. I am sure you willmake the right choice for y our future education andcareer. At CDU I am confident that we can help youachieve your ambitions.

I look forward to welcoming you to Charles DarwinUniversity.

Professor Sharon BellDeputy Vice ChancellorCharles Darwin University

Charles Darwin University is a unique place to shape your future.

CDU is in thetop 2 per centof universities

in the world and in the top100 universitiesworldwide under50 years old.(Times HigherEducation 2013–

2014).

CDU is the second fastest growinguniversity in

Australia.

CDU is in thetop 4 universities

in Australia andNZ for research

in environmental science andecology(Reuters).

CDU has acosmopolitancampus withover 1200

international students fromover 60 countries


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QUEENSLAND

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ALICE SPRINGS

MELBOURNE

SYDNEY

CASUARINA(DARWIN) PALMERSTON

KATHERINE

WHY STUDY AT CDUCDU is a leading university: It is in the top 2 percent of universities in the world and in the top 100universities under 50 years old. ( Times Higher

Education 2013–2014 )

It’s all about you: You’ll be part of a communitywhere your individual needs, expectations andaspirations are CDU’s top priority.

A personalised education: Small class sizes meanyou receive more attention from our quality lecturersand teachers with an average student academic staffratio 18:1.

Location: CDU is located in the Northern Territorywhich is the fastest growing economy in Australia.

ABOUTCHARLES DARWIN

UNIVERSITY

Quality degrees: CDU degrees are in high demandand enhance your career and employmentopportunities globally and in Australia.

Vibrant student life: Campus life at CDU is relaxed,social and enriched by the Northern Territory’srenowned cultural diversity.

Scholarships: Scholarships are available for highacademic achievers. Further information available at:

W. cdu.edu.au/international/scholarships

Study Centres: CDU has study centres in Sydney andMelbourne.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AT CDU

SCHOLARSHIPS

Research scholarships• International Postgraduate Research Scholarships

(IPRS)• Prestigious International Research Tuition

Scholarships (PIRTS)• Other options may be available through foreign

governments, international organisations or otherfunding bodies, for example, Department of HigherEducation Indonesia (DIKTI).

Further information available at W. cdu.edu.au/research/ori/scholarships

STUDY LOCATIONS

Coursework scholarships• Vice-Chancellors International High Achievers

Scholarship• The Australian Government scholarships programs

Further information is available at W. cdu.edu.au/international/future-students/scholarships

Melbourne and Sydney

CDU offers selected degree courses in Melbourne and Sydney. Coursesare delivered in accordance with CDU policies, processes and admissionsrequirements. Students are enrolled as CDU students and follow the sameCDU curriculum and assessment and will graduate with a degree fromCharles Darwin University.

CDU Melbourne is in association with Australian Technical and Management College (ATMC). W. cdumelbourne.comCDU CRICOS PROVIDER NO. 00300K

ATMC CRICOS PROVIDER NO. 03013D

CDU Sydney is managed by Charles Darwin University W. cdu.edu.au/international/sydneyCDU CRICOS PROVIDER NO. 03286A (NSW)

Alice Springs / Katherine

International students may havethe option of studying at one

of CDU’s regional campuses in Alice Springs or Katherine.

Palmerston

The Palmerston campus is located 20 kilometresfrom Darwin’s city centre and within walkingdistance of Palmerston city centre. The campushas modern state-of-the-art facilities, includinga training kitchen, bakery and bar, and acommercial training restaurant.

Casuarina

The Casuarina campus is the mainUniversity campus located 14kilometres from the city centre. Thebeautiful 56-hectare tropical campusof lush tropical gardens, comprisesstate-of-the-art facilities, includingspecialised science, engineering, health,medical and pharmacy laboratories.

The campus is close to the beachand Darwin’s largest shopping precinct.It is serviced by public transport andis connected to the suburbs and citycentre by extensive cycle tracks. Themajority of CDU’s international students

study at this campus.In 2014 Charles Darwin University

School of Business will open a newcampus in the Darwin CBD.

Students comefrom over 70 different countriesin 2014

42% are female /58% are male

27 years isthe averageage

0.9% in non-award programs35.8% are in post-graduate programs53.9% are in undergraduate programs9.4% are in VET courses

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Australia’s Northern Territory offers a unique andunforgettable living and educational experience.It is world famous for its sceni c natural wondersin one of the world’s oldest landscapes, prolificwildlife, and access to first-hand experience of anancient Aboriginal culture. Students can experiencethe stunning landscapes of World Heritage KakaduNational Park, Katherine Gorge (Nitmiluk) and Uluru.Local people are warm, friendly and welcoming.

The Northern Territory is the fastest growing Australian economy in 2014, with growth set tocontinue due to major projects in mining andconstruction.

ABOUT DARWIN AND THE NT

DARWINDarwin is the capital city of the Northern Territory.Cosmopolitan and tropical, Darwin is a vibrant youngcity of people from over 50 nations and 70 differentethnic backgrounds. It is a small city with a thrivingcultural diversity, highlighted in the many fes tivalsand weekly markets that are part of life he re.

The growth in oil and gas projects in the regionand the development of the INPEX natural gas facilitymean that Darwin is fast becoming a regional hub forindustry and business, and a linchpin in Australiantrade, communications, transport and logisticsnetworks.

Australia’s Gateway to Asia

Geographically closer to seven major Asian citiesthan any other Australian capital, Darwin stands as

Australia’s gateway to Asia.Regional links are strong, with many cultural and

sporting exchanges taking place between Darwin andits near-neighbours.

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FAST FACTS• 12 degrees south of the equator with two

distinct seasons, the Wet (September–April)and the Dry (May–August).

• A modern, young and lively city, filled withopportunity.

• A relaxed, outdoor lifestyle.

• Getting around is easy by driving, bus,cycling or walking.

• Has an international airport with regularinexpensive flights to South-East Asia.

• Offers shopping centres, open-air markets,restaurants, museums, art galleries,theatres and cinemas.

• Great sporting and recreational activities,including fishing and boating.

• A spectacular natural environment, withmiles of beaches, a vast natural harbourand stunning sunsets.

• Due to Darwin’s multicultural nature thereare places of worship for most religions,including Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhismand Islam.

DARWIN

GROSS STATE PRODUCT (GSP) PER CAPITA After allowing for the impact of population growth,two states had negative growth and six states positivegrowth with Northern Territory far exceeding allother states.

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT W.cdu.edu.au/international

ACADE MIC SUPP ORT W.cdu.edu.au/lba/all/allsp

FREE ENGLISH ACADEMIC LANGUAGESUPPORT

W.cdu.edu.au/academic-language-learning/allsp

CAREERS ANDEMPLOYMENT SUPPORT

W.cdu.edu.au/careers

OFF-CAMPUS ACCOMMODATIONSUPPORT

W.cdu.edu.au/international/future-students/accommodation

W.unilodge.com.au

ON-CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION W.cdu.edu.au/ihd

PROFESSIONAL COUNSELLING

W.cdu.edu.au/equity-services/counselling

FACILITIES AND SERVICES• Banking• Transport• Bookshop• Post Office• Childcare• CDU Sport• International Student Lounge• CDU Students’ Association• Post study Migration Seminars

STUDENT SUPPORT AND SERVICES

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GENERAL LIVING EXPENSESStudents should not expect to fund their studiesor living costs in Australia through part-timeemployment.

The Australian Government recommends a singlestudent budget of $18,610 AUD per year. A marriedstudent will need an additional $6,515 AUD per yearfor a spouse and $3,720 AUD per year per child.

W.immi.gov.au/students/student-visa-living-costs.htm

LIFE AS ACDU STUDENT

Your cost of living and studying in Australia willdepend on the lifestyle you choose to lead. The tablesbelow give an idea of how much you will spend.Generally, allow between $19,000 AUD and $23,000

AUD per year for your living expenses, and budgetapproximately $500 AUD for books and stationeryeach semester.

Shared accommodation establishment expenses

Accommodation bond (equal to 4 weeks’ rent) $640–1200

2 weeks’ rent in advance $320–600

Utility connection fees $100–200

Total $1060–2000

Estimated weekly expenses (AUD) for a single student

Off campus On campus IHD Darwin

Rent $160–350 $136.5–203

Electricity, gas, water $15–30 Included in rent

Telephone and internet $20–40 $10 (internet included in rent)

Food and groceries $80–200 $80–200

Public transport $20–45 $10

Personal (clothing, health etc.) $30–60 $30–60

Recreation and entertainment $40–60 $40–60

Total $365–785 $306.5–543

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UNIVERSITIESResearchers at CDU collaborate throughpartnerships and alliances with otheruniversities and research agencies nationallyand internationally. CDU has partners inIndonesia, China, HK, USA, Canada, Europe,

Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Japan,Timor-Leste, India and Sri Lanka.

CDU is ranked in the Top 2 per cent of WorldUniversities (THE, 2014). We are an exciting andprogressive research intensive university with aregional focus on the complex issues facing Northern

Australia and the Asia-Pacific. We have cross-disciplinary research teams, as well as partnershipsand collaborative relationships with external agenciesto build world-class research capability.

Our goal is to maintain and develop our high-impact research profile in areas of expertise includingEnvironment and Livelihoods; Human Health and

Wellbeing; Social and Public Policy; Education atthe interface with Health; and Energy. IndigenousKnowledges is a cross-cutting research focus.

W.cdu.edu.au/research

RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPSScholarship options may be available through foreigngovernments, international organisations or otherfunding bodies, for example: Department of HigherEducation Indonesia (DIKTI).

RESEARCHEXCELLENCE

STRONGPARTNERSHIPS

IRUCDU is part of the Innovative ResearchUniversities (IRU) Group, seven research-based,progressive institutions established in Australiain the past 50 years.

The IRU members are• Charles Darwin University• Flinders University• Griffith University• James Cook University• La Trobe University• Murdoch University• University of Newcastle

W.iru.edu.au

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UNDERGRADUATE ENTRY REQUIREMENTSThe minimum academic entry requirement foradmissions to undergraduate degree is the completionof a qualification deemed equivalent to Australian

Year 12 by the University’s qualification assessmentreferences. Applicants may also be required to satisfyspecific course requirements such as a minimumoverall grade score or prerequisite knowledge.The complete list of equivalencies is available at

W.cdu.edu.au/international

ACADEMIC AND ENGLISH

ENTRYREQUIREMENTS

POSTGRADUATE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Coursework programs

The minimum academic requirements for admissionto a postgraduate or graduate entry degree is thecompletion of a bachelor’s degree which is deemedequivalent to an Australian bachelor’s degree by theUniversity’s qualification assessment references.

Applicants may also be required to satisfyspecific course requirements, such as a minimumoverall grade score, prerequisite knowledge or workexperience.

Research programs

Applicants must have successfully completed theequivalent of an Australian honours degree ormasters degree with a research component.

Certificate level programs A qualification equivalent to Australian Year 10

Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs A qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12

VOCATI ONAL EDUC ATION AND TRAI NING (VE T) ENTRY REQU IRE MENT S

Pathways

Students can qualify for entry into a CDUbachelor’s degree by completing a VETqualification with one of our partners: CDU

VET, Academies Australasia and ATMC.

Maximum credit of VET courses into a CDU Bachelor’s Degree

BACHELOR’S DEGREE

ADVA NCE D D IPL OMAUp to 160 credit points

DIPLOMAUp to 80 credit points

CERTIFICATE IVUp to 40 credit points

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Previous English language study

Students who have studied English as part of theirprevious studies may meet the English language entryrequirements if they have achieved the grades andqualifications required. For more information, pleasevisit: www.cdu.edu.au/international

English language tests and courses

Test Postgraduate Undergraduate VET

IELTS AcademicModule

A minimum overallscore of 6.5 with noband less than 6.0.

A minimum overall score of6.0 with no band less than6.0, except B.Nursing,B.Midwifery and B.Pharmacywhich require a minimum

overall score of 6.5 with noband less than 6.0.

A minimum overall scoreof 5.5 with no band lessthan 5.0, except Cert. IIIHospitality (CommercialCookery) and Cert. III

Retail Baking whichrequired a minimumoverall score of 6.0 withno band less than 6.0.

Pearson Test ofEnglish (PTE)

Academic module

A minimum overallscore of 60 with noscore lower than 50.

A minimum overall score of50 with no score lower than42, except for B.Nursing,B.Midwifery and B.Pharmacywhich require a minimumscore of 58 with no scorelower than 50.

A minimum overall scoreof 46.

TOEFL Internetbased Test (iBT)

A minimum overallscore of 90 with aminimum writing scoreof 22.

A minimum overall score of80 and a minimum writingscore of 20, except forB.Nursing, B.Midwifery andB.Pharmacy which do notaccept TOEFL.

A minimum overall scoreof 65 with a minimumwriting score of 18.

The University accepts other tests as evidence ofEnglish language proficiency. For more informationabout the tests and courses accepted by CDU, pleasevisit: www.cdu.edu.au/international

All tests are valid for two years from the date ofthe test to the date of commencement at CDU, unlessotherwise specified.

Students can qualify for entry into CDU courses bycompleting a qualification with one of our partners:Navitas English, Academies Australasia, OxfordCollege or ATMC.

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2 APPLICATION Applications must be submittedthrough the University’s onlineapplication system. Followthe instructions in the onlineapplication form to ensureyou have attached all relevantsupporting documents.

Incomplete applicationscannot be processed and willbe returned to you to completeand resubmit.

Application DeadlinesSummer Semester 15 OctoberSemester One 31 JanuarySemester Two 22 June

W.cdu.edu.au/international/ future-students/howdoiapply/

ASSESSMENT The CDU International Admissions team will assessyour application against:• English language entry

requirements (see page 16)• Academic entry requirements

(see page 15)• The Department of

Immigration and BorderProtection (DIBP) Genuine

Temporary Entrant (GTE) andGenuine Student (GS) criteria.

Meeting the minimum entryrequirements for a course doesnot guarantee an offer to studyat CDU.

A complete application isnormally assessed within fivebusiness days.

OFFERIf your application is successfulyou will be sent one of thefollowing:• Provisional Letter of Offer• Conditional Letter of Offer• Unconditional Letter of Offer

The letter will have instructions

on what you have to do nextand on how to accept your offer(if applicable).

Do not use your letter of offerto apply for a student visa.

ACCEPTANCE Accepting your offer generallyincludes the following steps:• Paying the deposit outlined in

your Letter of Offer• Signing and returning the Terms of Agreement

CDU will then issue a

Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)which you can use to apply foryour Australian student visa.

VISA The Department of Immigrationand Border Protection (DIBP) isresponsible for issuing visas tostudents who wish to study in

Australia. More information onthe visa application process canbe found at:

W.immi.gov.au/e_visa/students.htm

ARRIVALCDU will send you a Pre-Departure and Arrivals Guidewhich gives information onthe things to consider whenbooking your travel and arrivingin Australia.

Information about thecompulsory International StudentOrientation will be sent beforethe semester commences.

W.cdu.edu.au/orientation

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COURSEINFORMATION


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DURATION ANNUAL FEE START DATES

3 years $16,640 AUD February & July

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: • A minimum overall Academic IELTS score of 6.0 with noband less than 6.0, or equivalent.

• Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent.

AB OUT THE COU RSE : This course offers students the opportunity to tap theircreative potential by building pathways that develop strengthsin professional and creative writing, blogs and writing for theweb, broadcast and multimedia production. Students areencouraged to broaden their studies through elective choicesfrom the creative courses being offered at Charles DarwinUniversity in New Media Design, Fine Arts and Music.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:Graduates find employment in print and electronic media,public relations, marketing, government and communityrelations as well as a host of other niche areas in commercialenterprises that place a premium on managing relationships.

COURSE STRUCTURE:Core units include:

Year 1 Year 2

• Introduction to Multimedia • Creative Practice

• Communication, Technology and Culture • Modernity

Specialisations are shown below and include an example ofthe typical units studied:

Public Relations and Marketing

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

• Foundations ofCommunicationStudies • Issues inCommunicationStudies • Fundamentals ofMarketing • Principles ofPublic Relations

• ProfessionalWriting

• MarketingCommunication

• PractisingPublic Relations

• Culture andIdentity

Communication Design Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

• Foundations ofCommunicationStudies • Issues inCommunicationStudies • IntroductoryStudio

• ProfessionalWriting • New MediaIntermediateStudio

• Culture andIdentity



ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: • A minimum overall Academic IELTS score of 6.0 with noband less than 6.0, or equivalent. • Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent. • Successful completion of an audition and interview.

ABO UT TH E C OU RSE : The Bachelor of Creative Arts and Industries (Music) providesthe intensive personalised training required for professionalrecognition within the music industry. The course offers twoprincipal pathways of study: a classical music specialisationor a contemporary music specialisation. This flexiblecourse allows students to choose suites of study that bestaccommodate their individual career pathway. A closepartnership with the Darwin Symphony Orchestra, the DarwinFestival, the Garma Festival and the Centre for Youth andCommunity provides a challenging and exciting environmentin which to learn music and gain experience in community-based musical events. CDU’s innovative music tuition andcollaboration lab provide opportunity to access tuition, sharedperformance and master classes offered elsewhere nationallyand internationally.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:Graduates work as professional musicians, as solo, chamber,orchestral or vocal performers.


Year 1 Year 2




Classical Music


• Language ofMusic

• Instrumental and Vocal Studies

• History andthe PerformingMusician

Contemporary Music Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

• Language ofMusic

• Instrumental and Vocal Studies • ProjectManagement

• TechnicalProduction

BACHELOR OF CREATIVE ARTSAND INDUSTRIES (COMMUNICATION)

BACHELOR OF CREATIVE ARTSAND INDUSTRIES (MUSIC)





AB OUT THE COU RSE : This course provides students with the knowledge and skillsto become designers and developers within the creativeindustries by allowing them to specialise in web developmentand design, new media design, communication designor contemporary music. The course focuses on high-endtechnologies, software and theories to enable students tobecome multi-skilled professionals and creative graduates inareas such as animation, video production, communication,interactive design, graphic design, digital media, film,television, gaming, music, sound and web design.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:Graduates can work in areas such as computer arts,communication, interactive design, gaming, graphic design,digital media, film, television, music, sound and web.


Year 1 Year 2




New Media Design


• IntroductoryStudio

• New Media Studio • Animation Studio • Scripting andInteractive Studio

• AdvancedStudio

• AdvancedProject

Web Development and Design


• Software Now


• Database

Concepts • Mobile WebStructures

• New Media Studio

• Database-

driven Web Applications

DUAL DEGREE PROGRAM: This course is available as part of a dual degree program.See the course list for more information.



ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: • A minimum overall Academic IELTS score of 6.0 with noband less than 6.0, or equivalent. • Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent. • Submission of a portfolio of creative works.

ABO UT TH E C OU RSE : This course contains two pathways designed to assiststudents to develop the critical tools and material skillsnecessary to build professional careers in the Visual Arts asartists and theorists. The studio and theoretical teaching staffare augmented by a vibrant visiting forum of guest speakersand together with our partnership with Northern Editions andthe CDU Art Gallery and Collection provide an exciting andstimulating learning environment.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: The Studio Practice specialisation is a contextual studiobased programme which provides students with theopportunity to specialise in digital media, painting,printmaking, sculpture and/or drawing or to combine anymedia in their studio productions. The Art History andCultural Heritage specialisation gives students the marketing,writing and research skills required to work within museums,galleries, arts tourism industries and arts writing/publishingsectors.


Year 1 Year 2




Studio Practice



• IntermediateStudio

• Advanced Studio

Art Cultures

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 • VisualCultures

• Indigenous Artin Northern

Australia • Foundationsof South East

Asian Arts • Post-moderism: Art, Architecture,Culture and

Theory

• Contemporary AustralianIndigenous Art

• IndependentStudies

• Contemporary Art Post C 1980

BACHELOR OF CREATIVE ARTSAND INDUSTRIES (VISUAL ARTS)

BACHELOR OF CREATIVE ARTSAND INDUSTRIES (NEW MEDIA DESIGN)


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Building Design& Architecture





AB OUT THE CO URS E: This course develops theoretical and practical skills in thedesign of the built environment as well as skills in computeraided design and the preparation of design and workingdrawings. Focus is placed on the special requirements forarchitecture, interior design and building construction in hot-humid tropical environments. The skills gained in this coursewill equip graduates to fulfil roles in the architecture andinterior design industries. Other opportunities include furtherstudy leading to a degree in architecture and registration as anarchitect.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: The skills gained in this course will equip graduates to fulfilroles in the building industry as building designers or buildingtechnicians.



• Drawing • DesignCommunication • Creative Practice • Design Studio • Architectural Technology

• Postmodernism Art, Architecture,Culture and

Theory • Modernity

• Design inContext

• Architecture,Design, Cultureand Space

Specialisations are shown below and include an example of

the typical units studied: Architecture

Year 3

• Tropical Architecture Design Studio

Interior Design

Year 3

• Interior Design Studio

BACHELOR OF DESIGN


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Business& Commerce


2 years $ 21,440 AUD February & July(November for CDUSydney & Melbourneonly)

This course is available at CDU Darwin, CDU Sydneyand CDU Melbourne


• Successful completion of an Australian Bachelor degree orequivalent.

AB OUT THE CO URS E:Graduates of degree courses other than accounting may wishto enhance their management skills or become professionalaccountants by undertaking a conversion course such asthis MACPP. A conversion course enables graduate s withnon-accounting or partial accounting backgrounds to meetthe academic requirements for membership of CPA Australia,the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and the

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants of the UK.

The course focuses on contemporary knowledge and skillsrequired for practise as a public or chartered accountant;effective management; accountability and control; andeffective decision-making for financial success.

A special feature of this course is the 12-week internship sostudents put theory into practice and are better prepared forthe workforce.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:Graduates find employment as accountants or financialanalysts, and may increase promotional opportunities in theirexisting occupations.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION:Students who complete the MACPP will meet the academicrequirements for membership of CPA Australia, the Instituteof Chartered Accountants in Australia and the Association ofChartered Certified Accountants of the UK. Students will needto meet the English language entry requirements for registration.

Students should check professional recognition requirementsin their home c ountry.

COURSE STRUCTURE:

Core units include:

Accounting Principles This unit introduces the basic concepts and principlesof accounting with special emphasis on the use andinterpretation of financial accounting information. Students willbe able to read and interpret financial statements and will havegained an appreciation of their limitations and uses.

Corporate AccountingStudents will gain an understanding of Accounting Standardsand Australian Corporate legislation which effects theoperations and financial reporting of corporate entities and theability to analyse problems and apply the relevant AccountingStandards and Corporate Legislation to practical situations.

Accounting Theory The purpose of this unit is to enable students to take abalanced approach in discussing the alternative theories andperspectives of accounting, to appreciate the principles andconcepts that underlie these various perspectives.

MASTER OF ACCOUNTING(PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE)

Australian Taxation Law This unit is designed to provide the student with a workingknowledge of central taxing provisions of Commonwealth TaxLaw and the concepts underlying these provisions, and alsothe ability to apply Tax Law to factual situations.

Cost and Management AccountingStudents will be able to explain the nature of managerialaccounting and the role of the management accountant aswell as understanding cost concepts; cost behaviour and costaccounting systems, determine product costs; understandoverhead costs and explain how to allocate overheads todepartments and to products; explain the difference betweenvariable and absorption costing and prepare profit and lossstatement; prepare and analyse budgets and cost variances,and understand their limitation.

Auditing Corporate EntitiesStudents will understand the nature and importance of the audit,outline nature and structure of the accounting profession in

Australia, the importance of Joint Code of Ethics and professionalrequirements. Assess the liklihood of material error for accountingbalances or class transactions and the use of audit testing and

Auditing Standards for specific account balances.Computer-Based Accounting Systems

Accounting packages, operating systems and hardwareselection and evaluation; the relevance and role ofcomputerised accounting systems, general ledger, budgetingand performance analysis, accounts receivable, invoicing/salesanalysis, inventory control, accounts payable, personnel andpayroll, and fixed assets systems.

Business Communications This unit aims to improve communication skills and preparestudents for Organisational Communication. Through thisunit the students will be able to apply their understandingof business and effective communication to real-life workscenarios.Economic Statistics

This unit focuses on both the statistical tools and techniquesused for decision making and the economic environmentin which businesses operate; and how to use the availableinformations to make better decisions. The unit is organisedinto two discrete components – the quantitative methods andmicoeconomics.

Aspects of Corporate FinanceOn completion of this unit, students should be able to:identify and explain major financial decisions; understand keyconcepts of corporate finance; analyse and evaluate capitalinvestment projects; understand the concept of risk andreturn. Basic principles of portfolio theory and its application to

security markets; examine the importance of a firm’s dividendpolicy, alternative structures and finance policies; understandthe nature and use of derivative securities and how they areused as risk management tools.

Commercial and Corporate Law for Managers This unit provides a background to the principles of companylaw and commercial operation in the legal context as theyaffect accountants. It introduces the basic legal conceptsin respect of incorporat ion, company liability, shareholderprotection, and contracts in the business context.

Organisational Behaviour This unit exposes students to the psychosocial, cultural andpolitical contexts of behaviour in an organisation by developingperspectives on the individual (personality, motivation), groupdynamics (leadership, decision-making) and systemic factors(culture, change). Importantly, the unit is not prescriptive andconcepts and models are examined from a critical perspective


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2 years $21,440 AUD February & July(November for CDUSydney & Melbourneonly)

This course is available at CDU Darwin, CDU Sydneyand CDU Melbourne



AB OUT THE COU RSE : This course is designed to develop the key attributes and skillsrequired by senior and middle managers in a range of areasincluding commerce, industry and public sector. Participantschoose to study a particular set of units, combined witha period of approved professional practice experience/orresearch, providing the graduate the opportunity to apply theirtheoretical understanding to the reality of the workplace.

The special feature of this course is the 12 week internship toensure that students have the opportunity to put theory intopractice, are in touch with modern demands and practicesand are better prepared for the workforce.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:Graduates of this course will be able to seek employmentas middle and senior managers in public and private sectorswith the knowledge to contribute effectively to organisationalresource decisions, ethics, leadership, strategic planning andproblem solving.

COURSE STRUCTURE:Core units include: • Accounting for Managers

This unit prepares the student for managerial decision-making.It introduces basic accounting techniques, evaluation ofprogress, the reporting and analysis of results.

• Economics for Manager This unit focuses on both the micro and macro aspects of theeconomy and provides an appreciation for the basic issuesof Economics confronting contemporary managers. The unitenables students to understand challenges and prescribepolicies based on informed strategic thinking arising fromvarious economic interrelationships at both the domestic andglobal levels.

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE)

• Decision Making This unit addresses the tools and methodologies used fordecision making in business. It is focused on economic andstatistical models of decision analysis and their applicationin large and small business settings, as well as in a publicpolicy framework. It will be shown how use of the modelscan improve the decision process by helping the decision-maker understand the structure of the decision andincorporate subjective probabilities as a way to portray risk.

The importance of sensitivity analysis will be emphasised, aswell as the need to combine both quantitative and qualitativeconsiderations in decision-making. Cases will be drawnfrom small business scenarios, the public policy arena, andcorporate settings.

• Organisational Behaviour Exposes students to the psychosocial, cultural and politicalcontexts of behaviour in an organisation by developingperspectives on the individual (personality, motivation), groupdynamics (leadership, decision-making) and systemic factors(culture, change). Importantly, the unit is not prescriptive andconcepts and models are examined from a critical perspective

• Business Research This unit introduces students to the field of businessresearch. It examines, in depth, the research process andintroduces them to the various aspects of doing researchand providing practical advice and insight in their choice ofresearch topic. Topics covered include hypothesis formulationand theory construction, data collection techniques, ethicalissues in research, research design and several researchmethodologies.

• Organisational Strategy and Leadership This unit introduces and outlines the major themes, principlesand practices of strategic management. It also exploresthe role of leadership in developing sound and effectiveorganizational strategy. The unit will emphasize the contrastbetween the conventional and emergent strategies. Theunit commences with a review of the strategic managementmodel and the importance of effective leadership in achievingeffective strategy.

• Professional Practice ExperienceSpecialist units are shown below (students must chose 6)• Commercial and Corporate Law for Managers • Managing Innovation • International Business • International Marketing • Cross Cultural Management

•

Human Resource Management • Clients and Markets • Operations Management


1 year $21,440 AUD February, July



AB OUT THE COU RSE : The Graduate Diploma in Business Administration providesstudents with the opportunity to improve their knowledge,skills and understanding of strategic management to enhancethe career opportunities at middle and upper managementlevels.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:Graduates of this course will be able to seek employment asmiddle and senior managers in public and private sectors.

COURSE STRUCTURE:Core units include: • Accounting for Managers • Economics for Managers • Decision Making • Organisational Strategy and Leadership

Specialist electives (students to choose 4)• Commercial and Corporate Law for Managers • Managing Innovation • International Business • International Marketing • Cross Cultural Management • Human Resource Management • Organisational Behaviour • Clients and Markets • Operations Management

GRADUATE DIPLOMA INBUSINESS ADMINISTRATION


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Management

Year 2 (Choose any 3 units) Year 3 (Choose any 3 units)

• Decision Making • Organisations Behaviour • Human ResourceManagement • Project Management

• Planning and Strategy • Operations Management • Managing Change • Industrial Relations

Marketing

Year 2 (Choose any 3units)

Year 3

• Consumer Behaviour • Marketing Communications • Marketing Research • Project Management

• International Marketing • Services Marketing • Marketing Planning

Hospitality

Year 2 Year 3

•

Organisational Behaviour • Project Management • Working with DifferentCultures

•

Services Marketing • Operations Management • Hospitality Placement

Tourism

Year 2 Year 3

• Dimensions of Tourism andHospitality • Nature Based Tourism • Tourism Marketing

• Tourism Policy andPlanning

• Tourism and HospitalityFinancial Management • Tourism IndustryPlacement

Economics

Year 2 Year 3

• IntermediateMicroeconomics • IntermediateMacroeconoimcs • Managerial Economics

• Advanced Economics • Economics of Southeat Asia • Economic Modelling

Business Administration

Year 2 Year 3

• Any special electivecombination of 3 x 200Level units

• Any special electivecombination of 3 x 300Level units




This course is available at CDU Darwin, CDU Sydneyand CDU Melbourne.Please note: In Sydney and Melbourne centres, only the Business

Administration stream, with a limited availability of units is available.



AB OUT THE COU RSE : This vocationally orientated and student centred courseprovides students with the career and professional skillsneeded in a rapidly changing business environment. It allowsfor flexibility of study and prepares students for careers in

a variety of business fields. In addition, communication,presentation and problem-solving skills are emphasised.

This course meets the needs of various professional bodiesand the community. Students have a wide choice of unitsbased upon their personal and career interests.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:Graduates from this course may find employment in a varietyof areas according to their specialisation not limited to thefollowing: public and private sector corporations, banking andfinancial institutions, manufacturing and service industries,consultancy companies and government departmentssuch as accounting, taxation, auditing, financial planning,production management, sales and retail, in roles of marketingofficers, organisational managers, HR advisors, PR advisors,information managers and more. Note: students who wish towork as accountants are encouraged to undertake the CDUBachelor of Accounting.



• Fundamentals ofMarketing • Fundamentals ofManagement • Fundamentals of Accounting forBusiness • Fundamentals ofEconomics • Problem Solving • Fundamentals ofLaw for Business

• The World ofWork

• E-Commercein the GlobalBusinessEnvironment

• The GlobalFuture

• AppliedBusinessProject


Accounting (Core units will differ from those shown above)

Year 2 Year 3

• Principles of Financial Accounting • Management Accounting • Business Finance

• Accounting Theory andContemporary Issues

• Management Control Issues • Computer-Based Accounting Systems

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE



This course is available at CDU Darwin, CDU Sydneyand CDU Melbourne.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: • A minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 with no band less than6.0, or equivalent.


AB OUT THE COU RSE : The Bachelor of Accounting provides students with a soundknowledge base in financial accounting, managementaccounting, taxation, business law and finance.

This vocationally oriented and student-centred courseprovides students with employment and professional skills

needed in a rapidly changing business environment. It allowsfor flexibility of study and prepares students for careers ina variety of business fields. In addition, communication,presentation, and problem-solving skills are emphasised.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:Graduates can expect to find employment in a range ofareas in public and private sector corporations, banking andfinancial institutions, consultancy companies and governmentdepartments, in financial management, auditing and control,corporate reporting, accounting, taxation, financial planning etc.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION: A graduate of the degree program may apply for membershipof CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in

Australia (ICAA) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants of the UK (ACCA). Students will need to meet theEnglish language entry requirements for registration.

Students should check professional recognition requirementsin their home co untry.



• Introduction to Accounting • BusinessCommunications

• Introduction toBusiness Law • Introduction toManagement • Quantitative Analysis forBusiness • Principles ofEconomics

• Principlesof Financial

Accounting • Management

Accounting • Financial Accounting Applications • BusinessFinance

• CommercialandCorporateLaw for

Accountants

• Accounting Theory andContemporaryIssues

• ManagementControl Issues

• Auditing Principles • Computer-Based AccountingSystems

• Corporate Accounting • ProfessionalPractice Project

• Taxation


BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTING

DURATION TUITION FEE START D ATES

.5 year $6160 AUD February & July

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: • A minimum overall IELTS score of 5.5 with no band less than5.0, or equivalent. • Successful completion of Certificate IV in Business.

ABO UT THE COU RSE : This qualification reflects the role of individuals with substantialexperience in a range of settings who are seeking to furtherdevelop their skills across a wide range of business functions.

This qualification is also suited to the needs of individuals withlittle or no vocational experience, but who possess soundtheoretical business skills and knowledge that they wouldlike to develop in order to create further educational andemployment opportunities.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:executive officer; program consultant and programcoordinator.

COURSE STRUCTURE:Units include: • Plan and manage conferences • Plan or review administrative systems • Design and develop complex text documents • Manage people performance • Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities • Undertake project work • Manage risk • Manage personal work priorities and professionaldevelopment

DIPLOMA OF BUSINESS


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D UR AT IO N TU ITI ON FEE S TA RT D AT ES



• Successful completion of Certificate III in Accounts Administration

AB OUT THE COU RSE : This qualification is designed to reflect the job roles of contractbookkeepers and employees performing bookkeeping tasksfor organisations in a range of industries.

A Business Activity Statement (BAS) service is a tax agentservice that includes, but is not limited to, the following: • preparing or lodging an approved form about a taxpayer’sliabilities, obligations or entitlements under a BAS provision;

• giving a taxpayer advice about a BAS provision that thetaxpayer can reasonably be expected to rely upon to satisfy

their taxation obligations; or • dealing with the Commissioner on behalf of a taxpayer inrelation to a BAS provision

Persons providing a BAS service must be registered by the Tax Practitioner’s Board and this qualification is currently citedas meeting the educational requirements for registration. Otherconditions apply including a designated period of experience.Persons seeking BAS agent registration should check currentregistration requirements with the Board as this is regularlyreviewed.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:Graduates from this course may find employment in Finance/

Accounting areas, undertaking tasks such as budgeting,inventory control, asset management and managementreporting.

COURSE STRUCTURE:Units include: • Prepare financial reports • Design and produce business documents • Participate in OHS processes • Process financial transactions and extract interim reports • Make decisions in a legal context • Prepare financial statements for non-reporting entities • Setup and operate a computerised accounting system • Carry out business activity and instalment activity statementtasks

• Apply principles of professional practice to work in theFinancial Services industry

• Develop and use complex spreadsheets • Process business tax requirements • Prepare operational budgets • Establish and maintain payroll system

CERTIFICATE IV IN ACCOUNTING

DU RATI ON T UI TIO N FE E S TART DAT ES


ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: • A minimum overall IELTS score of 5.5 with no band less than5.0, or equivalent. • Successful completion of Certificate III in Business.

ABO UT TH E C OU RSE : This qualification reflects the role of individuals who usewell-developed skills and a broad knowledge base in a widevariety of contexts. They apply solutions to a defined range ofunpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate informationfrom a variety of sources. They may provide leadership andguidance to others with some limited responsibility for theoutput of others.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:Possible job titles relevant to this quaification include:administrator and project o fficer.

COURSE STRUCTURE:Units include: • Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures andprograms to meet legislative requirements • Organise meetings • Administer projects • Make a presentation • Address customer needs • Work effectively with diversity • Design and develop complex text documents • Develop and use complex spreadsheets • Develop teams and individuals • Analyse and present research information

CERTIFICATE IV IN BUSINESS

DURATION TUITION FEE START DATES



• Successful completion Australian Year 11 or equivalent.

AB OUT THE CO URS E: This course is appropriate for a person working as an Accounts Clerk. Entry-level study for employees in industry,business and government working in accounting who performroutine duties. This qualification is the foundation for further

VET studies in accounting.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: The Certificate III in Accounts Administration is your gatewayto the financial services industry, leading to entry-level careerssuch as accounts payable clerk, accounts receivable clerk andpayroll clerk. This course is especially designed for those whoneed to perform routine accounting duties such as accountspayable/receivable, payroll, bookkeeping, purchases andsales, and preparation of financial reports.

COURSE STRUCTURE:Units include: • Design and produce business documents • Participate in OHS processes • Write simple documents • Process financial transactions and extract interim reports • Administer subsidiary accounts and ledgers • Perform financial calculations • Work effectively in the financial services industry • Process payroll • Prepare financial reports • Produce spreadsheets • Setup and operate a computerised accounting system

CERTIFICATE IIIIN ACCOUNTS ADMINISTRATION

DURATION TUITION FEE START D ATES


ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: • A minimum overall IELTS score of 5.5 with no band less than5.0, or equivalent. • Successful completion of Australian Year 11 or equivalent.

ABO UT THE COU RSE : This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply abroad range of competencies in a varied work context usingsome discretion, judgment and relevant theoretical knowledge.

They may provide technical advice and support to a team.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:Job roles and titles relevant to this qualification may differbetween industry sectors but may include: Administration

Assistant, Clerical Worker, Data Entry Operator, InformationDesk Clerk, Office Junior, Receptionist.

COURSE STRUCTURE:Units include: • Apply knowledge of OHS legislation in the workplace • Deliver and monitor a service to customers • Work effectively with diversity • Promote innovation in a team environment • Create electronic presentations • Produce spreadsheets • Design and produce business documents • Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy • Implment and monitor environmentally sustainable workpractices • Manage personal stress in the workplace • Organise personal work priorities and development • Write simple documents

CERTIFICATE IIIIN BUSINESS


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EducationDURATION ANNUAL FEE START DATES

1 year $19,200 AUD February & July


• Successful completion of:a) a recognised four-year degree in a field related toeducation; orb) a recognised three-year degree plus a GraduateCertificate, Graduate Diploma or Honours degree of whichat least one must be in a field related to education; orc) a qualification or qualifications deemed as being

equivalent to the above. • All applicants must have a minimum of one-year workplaceexperience in an occupation related to the field of education.

AB OUT THE COU RSE : The Master of Education (International) is an innovativeprogram encompassing international education, transnationaleducation, education policy, higher education, vocationaleducation, language, linguistics and literacy, English languageteaching in Asia, educational leadership, Indigenous educationand information technology and learning.

This new program responds to the need for professionalcapabilities in these areas that feature analytical thinking,collaborative learning, project management, andtransformative practices in global settings. Students willbe able to be involved in an active learning experience thatprovides new opportunities to blend theory and practice.

Applicants should note that the Master of EducationInternational is not a teaching qualification and is not suitablefor those seeking a qualification to teach in the Northern

Territory.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:Students who complete this course will meet the professionaldevelopment needs of education policy makers, researchers,and practitioners working in the Asia-Pacific region, in thesekey areas such as (but not limited to) teacher education,education for all, technical and vocational education andtraining, and higher education.

COURSE STRUCTURE:Core units: • The Challenge of Global Learning • Research Methodologies in Global Learning

Specialist Elective units – Students choose one of thefollowing options:

Option 1

• Teaching and Learning and Global Learning • Leadership in Global Learning • Project in Global Learning 1 • Project in Global Learning 2 • Professional Placement in Global Learning

Option 2

• Assessment and Quality Assurance in Global Learning • Leadership in Global Learning • Thesis in Global Learning

Students who have completed the CDU Graduate Certificatein Education (International) should undertake 40 credit pointsfrom the following:Leadership in Global LearningProject in Global Learning 1Project in Global Learning 2Project in Global Learning 3Professional Placement in Global Learning (20 credit points)or:

Thesis in Global Learning (40 credit points)

MASTER OF E DUCATION(INTERNATIONAL)


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GRADUATE CERTIFICATE INEDUCATION (INTERNATIONAL)


0.5 year $9,600 AUD February & July


• Successful completion of:a) a recognised four-year degree in a field related toeducation; orb) a recognised three-year degree plus a GraduateCertificate, Graduate Diploma or Honours degree of whichat least one must be in a field related to education; orc) a qualification or qualifications deemed as beingequivalent to the above.

• All applicants must have a minimum of one-year workplaceexperience in an occupation related to the field of education.

AB OUT THE COU RSE : The Graduate Certificate in Education (International) is aninnovative program encompassing international education,transnational education, education policy, higher education,vocational education, language, linguistics and literacy, Englishlanguage teaching in Asia, educational leadership, Indigenouseducation and information technology and learning.

This new program responds to the need for professionalcapabilities in these areas which feature analyticalthinking, collaborative learning, project management, andtransformative practices in global settings. Students willbe able to be involved in an active learning experience thatprovides new opportunities to blend theory and practice.

Applicants should note that this course is not a teachingqualification and is not suitable for those seeking a qualificationto teach in the Northern Territory.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:Students who complete this course will meet the professionaldevelopment needs of education policy makers, researchers,and practitioners working in the Asia-Pacific region, in thesekey areas such as (but not limited to) teacher education,education for all, technical and vocational education andtraining, and higher education.

COURSE STRUCTURE:Core units: • The Challenge of Global Learning • Research Methodologies in Global Learning

Specialist Elective units – students choose two: • Teaching and Learning and Global Learning • Assessment and Quality Assurance in Global Learning • Leadership in Global Learning • Project in Global Learning 1

GRADUATE DIPLOMA OFTEACHING AND LEARNING


1 year $19,200 AUD February

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: • A minimum overall Academic IELTS score of 6.5 with noband less than 6.0, or equivalent. • Successful completion of a recognised bachelors degree, orequivalent. For those intending to teach in middle or secondaryschools, a major sequence in a recognised teaching area isrequired and a minor sequence or demonstrated competencein a second teaching area is normally required.

ABO UT TH E C OU RSE : This course prepares students to teach middle or secondaryschools, or in the early or primary years of primary schools.

The course enables students to develop the skills andknowledge to teach in contemporary school settings. It is afast-paced, intensive course with considerable opportunity forpractical, classroom experience.

The early or primary years of primary school streams comprisea combination of core course work and its attendant 80-daypracticum enabling students to teach in the core curriculumareas. The middle and senior secondary streams providea pedagogical focus to complement entry level disciplineexpertise. *See Note below

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: The course prepares graduates to teach in early or primaryyears in a primary school setting, middle or secondary schools.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION:Students who complete the Graduate Diploma of Teachingand Learning are eligible for teacher registration in theNorthern Territory. Before applying for admission studentsintending to seek employment outside the Northern Territoryfollowing course completion, should have the relevant Stateteacher registration authority and relevant employmentauthority (eg. State or Territory Department of Education, orCatholic Education Office) confirm their eligibility and suitabilityfor registration and employment. Students will need to meetthe English language entry requirements for registration.

COURSE STRUCTURE: The course is one year of full-time intensive study over thecalendar year. The GDTL is practical in nature and all studentshave regular contact with an assigned school. There are twoperiods of in-school professional experience that require full-

time commitment: • A series of visits in Semester 1 as well as two weekscontinuous professional experience in a school. • Ten weeks continuous professional experience in a school inSemester 2.

Core units: • Productive Learning in Diverse Classrooms • Teaching the Curriculum 1/Integrating Literacy • Teaching the Curriculum 2/Integrating Numeracy • Teaching and Learning 1/Essential Learnings • Teaching and Learning 2/Child and Adolescent Development • Teaching and Learning 3/Assessment and Reporting • Teaching and learning 6/Theory to Practice

NOTE: Students must have cleared a Police Check and/or Working with ChildrenCheck before they can undertake practice teaching.Students whose Police Check and/or Working with Children Check are not cleared by the education sectors will not be able to undertakepractice teaching and will not therefore be able to complete the requirements of the course.

BACHELOR OF EDUCATIONSECONDARY TEACHING (VISUAL ARTS)

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION(PRIMARY TEACHING)





AB OUT THE COU RSE : This course prepares students to be teachers in primary schools(Transition to Year 7). It emphasises improving the teaching-learning relationship, raising awareness of issues surroundingIndigenous education and developing an informed, evidence-based approach to learning and teaching in primary settings.

The course is both theoretical and practical, providing a soundknowledge base in the core content areas of the schoolcurriculum, knowledge of contemporary approaches to issuesin education and extensive experience in school settings.* See Note on page 38

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: The course prepares graduates to teach in early or primaryyears in a Primary School.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION: This course is accredited by the Northern Territory TeachersRegistration Board (NTTRB) and the Australian Institute of

Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL). This accreditationprovides national recognition for the purposes of teacherregistration in Australia. Students will need to meet the Englishlanguage entry requirements for registration.



• Arts forSchools • Health andPhysicalEducationfor Schools • History forSchools • Geographyfor Schools • EnglishLanguage

and Literacyin Education 1 • ContentKnowledgefor Teaching • Teacher asLearner • Chemical andBiologicalSciences • Physical andEarth/SpaceSciences

• Technology andDesign for Schools • English Languageand Literacy inEducation • Teaching Englishas an AdditionalLanguage • Curriculumand Pedagogyin PrimaryMathematics

• Teaching inContext • Approaches toEducation • Child and AdolescentDevelopment • Promoting PositiveBehaviours • TeachingIndigenousLearners

• Arts, Health andPE Pedagogy • Geographyand HistoryPedagogy • English,Language andLiteracy inEducation • MathematisingandContextualising

• The Professional Teacher • STEM Pedagogy • AssessmentReporting andModerating • InclusiveEducation • ResearchingClassroomPractice



ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: • A minimum overall Academic IELTS score of 6.0 with noband less than 6.0, or equivalent. • Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent.

ABO UT TH E C OU RSE : This degree provides students with knowledge and skills in Visual Arts and Education that will enable graduates to applyfor registration as a teacher of Visual Arts and a secondteaching area. Students can select a second teaching areafrom a wide range of specialist electives to suit their interests.

The education studies component is practice focused withstudents undertaking professional experience in schools andother learning sites generally from the third year of their course.Students are also encouraged to undertake field/professional

experience in remote schools. External students can normallycomplete their professional experience in their home towns.* See Note on page 38

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: The course prepares graduates to teach Visual Arts inSecondary School.


Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL). This accreditationprovides national recognition for the purposes of teacherregistration in Australia. However prospective studentsare advised to check with their state or territory employingauthorities regarding the appropriate teaching disciplinesrequired by them for the purposes of employment in secondaryschools. Students will need to meet the English language entryrequirements for registration.



• Teacher asLearner • IntroductoryStudio

• Visual Arts 1 • Visual Arts 2 • Teaching in Context • Approaches inEducation

• Child and AdolescentDevelopment

• Promoting PositiveBehaviours

• TeachingIndigenousLearners

• Exploring MiddleSchooling

• Intermediate StudioCreative Arts

• The Professional Teacher • AssessmentReporting andModerating

• InclusiveEducation

• ResearchingClassroomPractice

• Middle SchoolingPedagogies

• Advanced Studio

Students must also choose a second teaching area from thoseon offer.


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BACHELOR OF EDUCATIONSECONDARY TEACHING(HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION)

BACHELOR OF EDUCATIONSECONDARY TEACHING (SCIENCE)





AB OUT THE COU RSE : This course provides graduates with a qualification to teachPersonal Development Health and Physical Education inschools and other educational settings. The educationcomponent is practice focused with students undertakingprofessional experience in schools and other learning sites.Students are also encouraged to undertake field/professionalexperience in remote schools. * See Note on page 38

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: The course prepares graduates to teach Health and PhysicalEducation in Secondary School.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION: Although CDU are currently seeking national accreditationthrough the Australian Institute of Teaching and SchoolLeadership (AITSL) accreditation process, prospectivestudents are advised to check with the teacher registrationauthority in their state or territory regarding the suitability ofthe course for the purpose of teaching registration in that

jurisdiction. Students will need to meet the English languageentry requirements for registration.


Year 1 Year 2

• Anatomy and Physiology 1 • Introduction to Psychology A • Teacher as Learner • Anatomy and Physiology 2 • Teaching IndigenousLearners • Promoting PositiveBehaviours

• Biomechanics 1 • Introduction to SportPsychology 1 • Motor Control andDevelopment • Teaching in Context • Design and Analysis • Exercise Physiology 1 • Functional Anatomy • Teaching the Curriculum:Health and PhysicalEducation 1

Year 3 Year 4

• Exercise Physiology 2 • Alcohol and Other DrugsStudies


• Science 1 • Exercise and Health • Science 2 • Assessment Reporting andModerating

• Approaches to Education

• Nutrition and Health • Health and PhysicalEducation • Inclusive Education • Exercise and SportScience Practicum • Researching ClassroomPractice • The Professional Teacher



ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: • A minimum overall Academic IELTS score of 6.0 with noband less than 6.0, or equivalent. • Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent.

ABO UT TH E C OU RSE : This course enables graduates to teach across two curriculumareas. Students can select a second teaching area from listedspecialist electives according to their interest and employmentneeds.

The education component is practice-focused with studentsundertaking professional experience in schools and otherlearning sites. Students are also encouraged to undertakefield/professional experience in remote schools.*See Note on page 38

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: The course prepares graduates to teach Science in SecondarySchool.


Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL). This accreditationprovides national recognition for the purposes of teacherregistration in Australia. However prospective studentsare advised to check with their state or territory employingauthorities regarding the appropriate teaching disciplinesrequired by them for the purposes of employment insecondary schools. Students will need to meet the Englishlanguage entry requirements for registration.



• Teacher asLearner

• Science 1 • Science 2 • Teaching inContext

• Approaches toEducation

• Child and Adolescent

Development • Promoting PositiveBehaviours



• The Professional Teacher • AssessmentReporting andModerating • InclusiveEducation • Researching

ClassroomPractice • Middle SchoolingPedagogies

Students must also choose 2 units at 100 Level, 2 units and200 Level and 2 units at 300 Level from one of the followingScience discipline areas: • Chemistry • Biology/Ecology • Environmental Science

Students must also choose a second teaching area fromthose on offer.





AB OUT THE COU RSE : This degree provides students with knowledge and skills in arange of disciplines drawn from mathematics and educationthat will enable graduates to apply for registration as a teacherof mathematics and other second teaching areas. Studentscan select a second teaching area from a range of specialistelectives to suit their interests.

The education studies component is practice focused withstudents undertaking professional experience in schools andother learning sites. External students can normally completetheir professional experience in their home towns.

*See Note on page 38CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

The course prepares graduates to teach Information inSecondary School.



BACHELOR OF ED UCATION SECONDARY TEACHING (MATHEMATICS)



• ProfessionalExperience1: Teacher asLearner • Mathematics1A • Mathematics1B

• Teaching theCurriculum:Mathematics 1

• Teaching theCurriculum:Mathematics 2

• ProfessionalExperience 2:

Teaching inContext


Approaches toEducation

• Child and Adolescent

Development • PromotingPositiveBehaviours



• Mathematics 2A • Mathematics 2B


The Professional Teacher

• Assessment,Moderation andReporting

• InclusiveEducation

• ResearchingClassroomPractice


• Project Part A • Project Part B

Students must also complete 8 units from a specialist streamScienceBiologyPhysicsEnvironmental ScienceHeatlh and Physical EducationHumanities and Social ScienceInformation TechnologyChineseGreek Music


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AB OUT THE COU RSE : The education component is practice-focused with studentsundertaking professional experience in schools and otherlearning sites. Students are also encouraged to undertakefield/professional experience in remote schools. Externalstudents can normally complete their professional experiencein their home towns. *See Note on page 38

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: The course prepares graduates to teach Information inSecondary School.





• System Analysis andDesign • Teacher asLearner • Software Now • ComputingFundamentals • OperatingSystems and

Applications • NetworkEngineeringConcepts

• Database Concepts • OrganisationalSecurity • Information Technology 1 • Information Technology 2 • Teaching in Context • Approaches toEducation • Child and AdolescentDevelopment • Promoting PositiveBehaviours • Teaching IndigenousLearners • Exploring MiddleSchooling • Mobile WebStructures • Project Management

• TheProfessional

Teacher • AssessmentReporting andModerating • InclusiveEducation • ResearchingClassroomPractice • Middle SchoolPedagogies • HumanComputerInteractionDesign

Students must complete 4 units from one of the followingareas: • Information Systems • Web

BACHELOR OF EDUCATIONSECONDARY TEACHING(INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)



ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: • A minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 with no band less than6.0, or equivalent. • Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent.

ABO UT TH E C OU RSE : This degree provides students with knowledge and skillsin a range of disciplines drawn from the Humanities, SocialSciences and Education that will enable graduates to applyfor registration as a teacher of Humanities curriculum areas(including the option of second languages), in addition toa second teaching area drawn from another field of study.Students can select a second teaching area from a range ofspecialist electives to suit their interests.

The education studies component is practice-focused withstudents undertaking professional experience in schools andother learning sites generally from the third year of their course.Students are also encouraged to undertake field/professionalexperience in remote schools. *See Note on page 38

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: The course prepares graduates to teach Humanities andSocial Sciences in Secondary School.





• Teacher asLearner

• Teaching in Context • Approaches toEducation


• Promoting PositiveBehaviours

• Teaching IndigenousLearners


• The Professional Teacher • AssessmentReporting andModerating

• Inclusive Education • ResearchingClassroomPractice


Students must also choose 1 of the following teaching areaswithin the Humanities and Social Sciences: • History • Political Science • Geography • Languages (Greek, Indonesia, Chinese)

Students must also choose a second teaching area fromthose on offer.

BACHELOR OF EDUCATIONSECONDARY TEACHING (HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES)DURATION ANNUAL FEE START DATES




AB OUT THE COU RSE : This degree provides students with knowledge and skills in thefields of Music (contemporary and classical) and Educationthat will enable graduates to apply for registration as a Music

Teacher. Students can select from a wide range of specialistelectives to obtain a second teaching area.

The education studies component is practice-focused withstudents undertaking professional experience in schools andother learning sites generally from the third year of their course.Students are also encouraged to undertake field/professionalexperience in remote schools. *See Note on page 38

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: The course prepares graduates to teach Music in SecondarySchool.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION: Although CDU are currently seeking national accreditationthrough the Australian Institute of Teaching a

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