Changing careers
How an aircraft engineer became a lawyer through online study at CDU
When Alice Springs local Jon injured his back twice before he turned 30, he knew his career as an aircraft maintenance engineer was over. Two prolapsed discs and a three-year workers' compensation claim later, he was ready for a fresh start – something that would challenge his mind instead of his body.
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What careers can I get into with a Bachelor of Arts degree from CDU?
A Bachelor of Arts degree from Charles Darwin University is the Swiss army knife of career choices. With the right mix of specialist units, it can offer options from working in dynamic digital media to community support and cultural protection.
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How CDU’s Tertiary Enabling Program can launch your new career
Not everyone takes the same path to university. At Charles Darwin University, we believe in second chances and your potential to excel. That's why we offer you a unique pathway to higher education: the Tertiary Enabling Program.
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What tax deductions can I make if I return to uni to upskill?
Thinking about postgraduate study at Charles Darwin University? It’s a great way to advance your career and improve your earning potential — and it could also come with some worthwhile tax perks.
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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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The NT inspired Kate to become an environmental scientist
A road trip around Australia sparked a huge career change for Kate. The recent Bachelor of Environmental Science graduate switched gears from real estate to environmental science after falling in love with the uniqueness of the Northern Territory.
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5 true crime careers
From sensationalist newspaper coverage of crime to podcasts, documentaries, novels and films, humans have long been fascinated by the macabre. When it comes to turning your fascination into a career, the options extend far beyond the detectives shown on your favourite series. These five jobs allow you to follow your unique interests at uni while still pursuing a career interwoven with the criminal justice system.
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Studying social work was "truly transformative" for Josephine
In the midst of COVID-19 lockdowns in Melbourne, Josephine began contemplating a career change. A passion for social justice and the desire to help others led her to the rewarding and challenging field of social work.
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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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