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Study online or on campus: 5 questions to help you choose

There are pros and cons for online and on campus study, so take stock of your lifestyle to decide which option suits you best (or even, whether you should consider a combination).

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How much does uni cost?

Your desire to study doesn’t have to be held back because you think you can’t afford it. Let's remove the mystery about study expenses, find out what to budget for, and look at options to reduce your costs.

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The difference between higher education and VET

In Australia, tertiary study falls into two categories: Higher Education and Vocational Education and Training (VET, also known as TAFE). The type of study you choose will depend on your career goals.

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How to plan for a change of uni plans

We’ve all had to face quite a few changes in 2020. If you’re a year 12 student, you probably had a pretty good idea of how you wanted 2021 to look. Perhaps that’s no longer possible in quite the same way. Here's some advice on how to cope with a change of tertiary study plans.

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Meet 5 high school grads who stayed local and love it

Considering your options for study after high school? If, like so many other Territorian teenagers you’re considering whether to stay home or head south, meet others just like you who chose local.

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Financial support for study: What help can I get?

It can be daunting wondering how you’re going to pay for university study and the costs that come with taking time to study, such as child care or reduced working hours, but there is help out there for you.

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6 reasons to stay local for uni in 2021

COVID-19 restrictions have brought a lot of changes to how life, study and work look. And there’s still a lot of uncertainty about what’s to come. If you’re finishing high school in the Northern Territory, here’s why going to uni in Darwin is a good choice for 2021.

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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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5 tips to speed up your uni application

If you’re considering a degree, the university application process may feel a little overwhelming. There are a few steps involved and a fair bit of paperwork. But, don’t despair. Heed these words of advice from CDU’s Manager of Admissions and Scholarships, Kara Blohm, to smooth your journey.

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CDU is helping futureproof a local business and its employees

Electric NT is a successful electrical contracting business that began operating in the Northern Territory a decade ago who believe that knowledge and quality work practises are the keys to success and longevity.

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