10 top questions about Preparatory Studies
Heard of CDU's new, free Preparatory Studies course but not sure what it entails and who it's designed for? From the way the units work to the length of time it takes to complete the course before the semester starts, here's your informal guide to the FREE course designed to help you thrive at Charles Darwin University.
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Why study an honours year? We ask three CDU students
Completing an honours year at Charles Darwin University is a valuable way to boost your career prospects and gain advanced research skills. We ask three environmental science students what inspired them to seek a higher qualification.
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Using AI to transform law: How Hadi aims to revolutionise legal decision-making
Navigating legal documents or reading a contract could be much easier using artificial intelligence. CDU Master of Information Technology (Artificial Intelligence) student Hadi believes it can also become cheaper and more accessible with AI's help.
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Adam puts all his energy into sustainability in the NT
Adam has spent his life trying to understand how things work and how they can be improved. This analytical mindset would naturally lead him towards a career in engineering. Now he's making his mark on the energy industry in the NT, applying his learnings from the CDU Master of Engineering to real-world projects.
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Renewables to power demand for more Australian engineers
Australia’s move to renewable energies will need engineers to help build a better future
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Is an architecture career for me?
What kind of people are suited to architecture as a career? Are they all amazing artists? We asked architect and lecturer Charmain Enthaler for her insights as CDU introduces its new Bachelor of Architectural Design.
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What can I do with a creative arts degree?
Welcome, future creatives. If you dream of a career in music, in screen media or as a visual artist, CDU’s new Bachelor of Creative Arts is for you. This course has been specifically designed to develop and nurture your talents and give you the skills to build a sustainable career in the ever-changing creative industries.
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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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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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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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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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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 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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From a desk in Darwin to global impact: Dr Rakesh Gupta leads research on market integration and economic connectivity
Dr Rakesh Gupta’s desk at Charles Darwin University is rather unremarkable to look at. However, it’s from this desk that Dr Gupta has grown to become a world-recognised authority in analysing global markets.
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How language can help refugees to settle into their new home
Refugees have much to learn when arriving in a new country. CDU researcher and PhD candidate Johnny Howard believes that if we understand how refugees use new languages, we can enhance the resettlement experience and help them feel at home.
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How can we better support First Nations parents in remote communities?
Lexie Gregory's career has centred around supporting parents and families in remote communities, making Charles Darwin University the perfect place to start a Higher Degree by Research. She wants to ensure that parenting programs integrate First Nations worldviews into their design.
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