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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Filling the gap - Doctor of Pharmacy
Already in the health field and interested in expanding your skills and expertise? Our Doctor of Pharmacy degree is for you.
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From young mum to psychology graduate: Sherkeira’s decade-long journey with CDU
Meet Sherkeira, from Alice Springs in Australia's Red Centre – a First Nations mum with a remarkable story that proves that sometimes in life, the best things happen when things don’t go to plan.
Yuvraj Pokhrel: A journey of purpose, passion and progress
A scholarship brought Yuvraj Pokhrel from Nepal to CDU to study for an MBA. This life-changing opportunity, born from a partnership with anti-trafficking support group Maiti Nepal, has inspired him to dedicate his future to giving back and empowering others.
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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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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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Following the flock: Samantha’s research could revolutionise water point placement
When Samantha first moved to South Australia's harsh outback, she was confronted by what she saw.
"Having recently moved to arid pastoral South Australia, I was struck by the hot, dry climatic conditions," she says. "I found myself questioning what made these landscapes so resilient, how livestock production could thrive in such conditions and whether this relationship was truly sustainable."
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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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