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5 questions you must ask a uni before starting an online degree

For many Australians, COVID-19 has uncovered the possibilities of living life online - from shopping and socialising to working and studying. Before you jump into studying an online degree, here are the questions you should be posing to universities you’re considering for your course.

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Student stories

Carpenter Dan was inspired to pursue social work while in Nepal

From sawdust to social work: Meet Dan

Dan is a qualified carpenter who worked in the construction industry for 15 years. A little soul-searching on a holiday saw him pluck up the courage to make a huge career change. 

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Public health graduate Hannah at work

Hannah found a passion for public health in the Kimberley

Hannah’s time volunteering in a remote community in the Kimberley would inspire her to change gears in her career. Studying public health online at Charles Darwin University became the link to her future. 

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Electrical trades advocate Sarah Brunton

"Jobs don't have a gender": Meet electrician Sarah

A love of learning saw sparky Sarah become a trainer and an advocate for all students in the industry. She’s making sure there are no barriers to pursuing a rewarding, challenging career in the electrical trades.

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Future study

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How to finish a PhD quickly

The idea of committing a chunk of your life to research can be both exciting and daunting, but there are ways to make sure your timelines don’t blow out and your motivation doesn’t run out. CDU’s Dean of Graduate Studies, Professor Tara Brabazon, offers her top 10 tips for submitting your thesis quickly. 

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Beth used TEP to gain entry into her law degree

I didn't think I'd be able to go to uni

There's more than one way to achieve your study goals at Charles Darwin University. These students share how they used CDU's free Tertiary Enabling Program to help meet entry requirements for degrees, brush up on uni skills, and find a pathway to their dream career. 

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Casuarina Student Central

Three tips for receiving a fast offer letter

Are you ready to start your Australian study journey and become a student at Charles Darwin University (CDU)? Learn more about submitting a great application and receiving an unconditional offer quickly.

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Student life

Zoe - New Colombo

Study abroad - Student stories

Studying abroad allows students to see the world while gaining experience in their chosen study area. Zoe Bolton jumped at the opportunity to travel abroad, visit the Philippines and connect with her like-minded peers from all corners of Australia.

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Aunty Bilawara-lee

Breaking education barriers for First Nations women

With seven out of ten of our students being women, we are proud to connect them to the power of education. Our 100% online, flexible study options empower women to study when and where it suits them, while remaining connected to their lives and communities.

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CDU Staff and Student

Support at every stage of your Australian study journey

CDU offers international students a range of student support services to help you confidently complete your studies.

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After university

CDU engineering grad Mazloum Ahmad smiling at the camera

Engineering graduates help to power the Territory

While Power and Water Corporation provides students with opportunities to gain practical industry experience, CDU ensures Power and Water has a steady pipeline of fresh talent by providing engineering graduates.

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Psychology student at CDU

Your career: How to be a great therapist

If you're finishing your studies in psychology at CDU, now's the time to be thinking about how you'll apply what you've learned to propel your career forward. Here, Dr Simon Moss from CDU, shares his advice on how to be a great therapist.

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Debra's happy family

Debra's climbing the corporate ladder

When Debra Hutcheson started her career at entry level with the Northern Territory Government, she knew she wanted to achieve more. Studying at CDU was just the thing she needed to make an impression and rise up the ranks. 

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Research impact

Researcher Kade Skelton

How will Top End geckos cope with climate change?

With the increasing frequency and severity of heatwaves, how will some of our scalier friends cope with looming changes to their habitats? Crocodile researcher Kade Skelton has swapped the prehistoric predators for a littler lizard in order to find out.

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Dr Saki in the laboratory

Healing wounds with native Top End plants

Dr Elnaz Saki has always been interested in natural remedies even when they lack scientific confirmation. Eager to bridge the gap between traditional wisdom and modern science, she's harnessing the power of plants found in Top End parks and gardens.

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HDR student Caleb Ojo in the lab

Life in plastic, it's (not so) fantastic

We are currently facing a plastic pollution crisis that impacts the health of humans, wildlife, marine and terrestrial environments, and even Earth’s climate system. Caleb Ojo, a Higher Degree by Research student at CDU, is trying to solve one of the plastic waste problems plaguing our beautiful planet.

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