Charles Darwin University
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Gain a flexible arts qualification in just one year with diverse options in media, literature, Indigenous knowledge, and languages. Perfect for students seeking a taste of higher education arts study without committing to a full bachelor's degree.
Entry requirements include successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) with an ATAR of at least 60, or completion of a Certificate III qualification or higher, or at least 0.5 year of full-time higher education study. Alternative pathways include STAT Multiple Choice score of 140, completion of tertiary preparation courses, or acceptable personal competencies statement and employment experience. Domestic students must meet English language proficiency requirements, which can be satisfied through Year 12 completion in Australia, 0.5 FTE higher education study, CDU enabling course completion, TAFE qualification, or approved English tests (IELTS 6.0 minimum, TOEFL 60 minimum, PTE 50 minimum, or Cambridge CAE 169 minimum).
The course requires completion of 80 credit points across three components: Core Units (20 credit points) including Indigenous Australia and The Creative North; Specialist Electives (20 credit points) from options such as Chinese Language, Business and Communication Skills, Arts Ecology and Climate Change, Greek Language, Computing Fundamentals, Australasian Literature, Creative Practice in Digital Context, Screen Media, Critical and Creative Thinking, Ethics and Happiness, Sociological Perspectives, Contested Knowledges, Colonising Australia, Colonial Rule in Southeast Asia, Ethics and Protocols in Indigenous Contexts, Indigenous Land and Resources, Linguistics, Language in Society, Indonesian Language, Yolngu Languages and Culture, and Marketing; General Electives (40 credit points) selected from undergraduate units across the university at appropriate levels.
Charles Darwin University is ranked #2 in Australia for creative arts starting salaries and #4 for humanities employment outcomes (GUG 2024). CDU offers flexible study options including online, on-campus, part-time, and full-time delivery. The university is a leader in Indigenous and Asia Pacific knowledge with close ties to important research initiatives. Courses are highly tailored to fit individual interests and career goals, with experienced faculty including leaders in their fields.
Graduates can pursue careers in government and statutory authorities such as land councils, museums, training and research organisations, policy advisory roles, diplomacy, communications, media, and consultancy—particularly with organisations engaged in central and northern Australia and Asia. Those with a creative focus can develop careers as artists, writers, designers, or performers, especially when combined with entrepreneurship and business management studies. The qualification provides a foundation for further study at bachelor's or postgraduate level.
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