Charles Darwin University

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Important Dates

2024

Semester 1 - starts Monday 4 March 2024
Semester 2 - starts Monday 8 July 2024

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Campus open days.

Student Outcomes

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Data source: ComparED website

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For further information visit ComparED website

Policies and Services

Admission criteria

All applicants

Special consideration

Special consideration may be given to applicants who have special circumstances, including a long-term medical condition, that may have disadvantaged them in their studies and which they wish to be taken into account in the assessment of their application.

Applicants who seek special consideration as part of the application process will be able to download a confidential questionnaire and information on the supporting documentation that will be required.

Current year 12 students cannot seek special consideration through the SATAC process. In South Australia and the Northern Territory, year 12 students who have special circumstances should seek consideration from the SACE Board. Information is available from the SACE Board website.

Year 12 students studying elsewhere in Australia (not South Australia or the Northern Territory) who have special circumstances should seek consideration from the board of studies in their state/territory or directly from their school.

Entry pathways

You will meet the minimum admission requirements for most courses if you have completed one of the following:

• Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60 after any applicable ATAR adjustments have been applied.
• Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate IV level or higher.
• Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.
• Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.
• Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 135 (or a score of 145 if prior to May 2010).
• Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the ACIKE Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognised tertiary preparation course.
• Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.

Some courses are more competitive than others. While the minimum ATAR for admission is 60, these courses may cut off at a higher score. Check the course detail page of your chosen course to find the ATAR requirements. If the course you have chosen has additional entry requirements, you will be contacted by our Admissions team.

For more information read about pathways to study.

English requirements

All HE applicants and VET international applicants are required to demonstrate the minimum English language proficiency requirements for their chosen course of study.  These entry requirements will generally be met by undertaking previous education in an English speaking country or obtaining a minimum International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score.

Age requirements

CDU Has no minimum age requirements. However there are age limits when applying for special entry and work experience.

Applicants with HE study

Credit

Credit transfer is available for students who have undertaken higher education awards at Charles Darwin University or other universities, or who have successfully completed certain VET or TAFE courses.

Applicants with VET Study

Recognition of VET study

Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate IV level or higher.

NOTE: There are some courses at Charles Darwin University that do not admit applicants solely on the basis of a VET qualification. Please refer to the SATAC course entry for more information.

Applicants with Work and Life experience

Minimum ATAR requirements

CDU does not have a restriction on the age of your ATAR or equivalent. The minimum entry for most courses is an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60 after any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.

Applicants with no formal qualification

Prospective students who do not have the necessary qualifications, or whose qualifications are not competitive enough, may consider sitting an admissions test, or providing details of their work and life experience, to gain entry to their chosen course.

If you are considering this pathway you will normally be required to sit the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT), however some courses will consider life experience in the form of a personal competencies statement and/or work experience, or a combination of all three.

Where STAT is required this applies only to applicants who are applying via this pathway. If you are eligible and competitive enough to apply with another qualification you do not need to sit the STAT. Visit the SATAC webpage for more details on Admission Pathways.

Applicants with a recent secondary education (Current, 2020 and 2021)

Minimum ATAR requirements

Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60 after any applicable ATAR adjustments have been applied.

Additional information

First Nations applicants

We value and respect the place, history and culture of First Nations people. We’re all about bringing people together for the future prosperity of Australia’s First Nations peoples and the betterment of all Australians. 

Our dedicated team provides high-level admissions and academic support to First Nations students, as well as pastoral care, advocacy and referrals to mainstream CDU support services.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who don’t meet minimum entry requirements for our undergraduate degrees are encouraged to consider an enabling program, such as our Preparation for Tertiary Success or Tertiary Enabling Program.

CDU Indigenous Student Services

Domestic applicants with overseas qualifications

Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to CDU's admission criteria.

English language proficiency

All HE applicants and VET international applicants are required to demonstrate the minimum English language proficiency requirements for their chosen course of study.  These entry requirements will generally be met by undertaking previous education in an English speaking country or obtaining a minimum International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score.

How to apply

Through a TAC

• Apply through SATAC
• Apply through UAC

via Direct to the institution

If you have previously study with CDU and completed either a Certificate IV, Enabling Program or Undergraduate degree with us, you can apply directly to CDU.

via pre-selection (early offer) arrangements

CDU does not offer pre-selection arrangements.

General information about applying

Read general information about applying on the CDU website.

Enrolment

Enrol for the first time

If you are successful in receiving an offer, we will email you detailing what steps to take to commence your student journey.

Advanced standing and credit transfer (policies at the time of enrolment)

To apply for credit transfer you will need to complete the Credit Transfer eForm. This can be done after activating your student account. It can take some time to review credit transfer applications, so please ensure you submit your form as soon as possible and enrol according to the recommended study plan. You can view the study plan in the CDU Course Catalogue.

Deferment

If you are eligible and have received an offer for a place, you may choose to defer starting the course for up to 12 months. If you would like to defer your study for 12 months i.e. keep your place until the following year, you should follow the SATAC deferral process

If you have been made an offer for Semester 1 and would like to defer your study for 6 months i.e. keep your place until Semester 2, you should contact Student Central to check if your course allows mid-year entry. If it does, then you must accept your offer with SATAC and enrol in Semester 2, by following the recommended study plan. You need to enrol before the Semester 1 census date (31 March).

For more information, read about how to defer my studies.

Fees and charges

Read about fees and charges on the CDU website.

Student profile

View the CDU student profile.

Where to get further information

• Charles Darwin Institute – Charles Darwin's Institute Profile
• TEQSA national register –  The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) is Australia's independent national quality assurance and regulatory agency for higher education
• ComparED – The ComparED website provides prospective students with transparent institution information from recent graduates and current students views.
• Study Assist– Information for students about government assistance for financing tertiary study.
• Tertiary Admission Centre: SATAC (SA students)
• Information on appeals and grievances