
Find out about the difference between high school and university or VET study!
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Find out about the difference between high school and university or VET study!
University is very different to high school. While there is more freedom, you also have more responsibilities. Below is a quick rundown of some of the major differences.
Higher Education is post-high school education, which includes undergraduate (Bachelor degrees) and postgraduate (Masters/ Doctorate) courses at a university.
Higher Education is traditionally theoretical-based learning, supplemented with some practical components.
Assessments in Higher Education usually have a research element and can range anywhere from exams and essays to reports and research papers. All applications for admission to CDU Higher Education courses are received and processed through the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC).
VET covers certificate level courses from I – IV, including diplomas. They're practical courses that offer alternative ways to access education and training. Our VET courses will help you to develop a range of work skills that are in demand in the current market place.
VET courses are also a pathway to Higher Education. Once you have completed a Certificate IV or Diploma you can then use that to access Higher Education at Charles Darwin University in most undergraduate degrees.
Find out more about VET at Charles Darwin University.
Below is a diagram that shows the different pathways to VET and Higher Education or learn more about our Study Pathways.