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Overview
The Bachelor of Business provides a flexible qualification that enables you to develop your knowledge, skills and understanding of business and commerce within global and local contexts. You will be supported to be innovative thinkers and be able to meet the challenges of a changing business world.
This student-centred course provides you with the career and professional skills needed in a variety of business fields. Communication, presentation and problem-solving skills are emphasised throughout the course. You will be supported to develop fundamental business knowledge and understanding, with the opportunity to major in particular areas of interest.
You can major in your chosen area of interest by selecting from the following majors:
- Marketing
- International Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Human Resource Management
- Accounting
- Financial Management
The course is fully flexible, with full or part-time study options. You can study online from anywhere or face-to-face on campus. The course is suitable for a broad range of students who are seeking a successful career in business.
This course meets the needs of industry and the community. You will have a wide choice of units based on your personal and career interests.
Fast-track Your Degree
Students who have completed a nationally recognised Certificate IV or Diploma within the last 7 years in one of the following areas are eligible for 40 to 80 credit points of block credit, enabling a faster course completion. The maximum credits possible may depend on other credit transfers and will be applied automatically on offer.
- Business
- Leadership and Management
- Human Resource Management
- Project Management
- Workplace Health and Safety
- Tourism and Destination Management
- Event Management
- Hospitality Management
Career opportunities
The Australian Government predicts strong industry demand for business degree graduates from a wide range of sectors. As a Bachelor of Business graduate, you will be qualified to pursue a range of exciting domestic and international career opportunities, which include business planning and management, marketing, innovation, business and market research, business analysis, accounting, e-commerce, human resource management, and many others.
Credit transfers and advanced standing
Pathways
Pathways for VET to Higher Education
Credit transfer arrangements are available to students commencing a bachelor degree at Charles Darwin University with completed Certificate IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree qualifications in the same field or discipline, subject to meeting criteria. Students who hold completed qualifications should refer to the additional information provided about Advanced Standing and Credit Transfer and Pathways using the links below:
Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education
For information about credit transfer available to students with complete or incomplete study at this or other Institutions refer to Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education
Credit transfer
For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU
Credit transfers and advanced standing
Credit transfer
For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU
Fees
Commonwealth supported places
Commonwealth Supported places are available in this course to students who meet one of the following residency requirements:
(a) be an Australian citizen, who will complete some of your course of study while resident in Australia; or
(b) a New Zealand citizen; or an Australian permanent visa holder; or an eligible former permanent humanitarian visa holder; who studies the entire course while living in Australia.
Further information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.
International tuition fees
The annual tuition fee for full time study in 2026 is AUD $31,208.00. This equates to $ $3,901.00 per 10 credit point unit (0.125 EFTSL).
These fees are subject to increases annually, effective at the start of each calendar year.
You can find a list of International fees and payments you can expect to pay as part of your studies in Australia.
CDU offers a number of scholarships to international students to assist with the cost of study.
Why study business at CDU?
Learn from internationally-recognised academics when you study business at CDU. Future-proof your career with accredited courses built on sustainable business practices and innovation. You'll graduate ready to make an impact on the global market.
- Choose to study online, on campus, part-time or full-time as it suits you
- Five-star Australian university for graduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
- Industry experts with experience in Australia, the Asia Pacific and beyond
Why study business at CDU?
Learn from internationally-recognised academics when you study business at CDU. Future-proof your career with accredited courses built on sustainable business practices and innovation. You'll graduate ready to make an impact on the global market.
- Five-star Australian university for graduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
- Industry experts with experience in Australia, the Asia Pacific and beyond
Why study business at CDU?
Learn from internationally-recognised academics when you study business at CDU. Future-proof your career with accredited courses built on sustainable business practices and innovation. You'll graduate ready to make an impact on the global market.
- Choose to study online, on campus, part-time or full-time as it suits you
- Five-star Australian university for graduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
- Industry experts with experience in Australia, the Asia Pacific and beyond
Why study business at CDU?
Learn from internationally-recognised academics when you study business at CDU. Future-proof your career with accredited courses built on sustainable business practices and innovation. You'll graduate ready to make an impact on the global market.
- Five-star Australian university for graduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
- Industry experts with experience in Australia, the Asia Pacific and beyond
What will I study?
The course consists of core units, specialist electives, and general electives. You can specialise in your chosen area of interest by selecting from the following majors:
Course structure
- Marketing
- International Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Human Resource Management
- Accounting
- Financial Management
A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 240 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless otherwise indicated.
| Unit type | Credit Points | Specific requirements |
| Core Units (12 units) | 120cp | Compulsory Core units totalling 120 credit points as detailed below. COM105 Business and Communication Skills |
| Specialist Elective Units (6-10 units) | 60-100cp | Specialist Elective units totalling 60-100 credit points as detailed below. Students may choose to complete:
MAJORS Marketing Management Entrepreneurship Human Resource Management Accounting Financial Management
Any specialist elective combination of 3 units (30cp) from 200 level units selected from any of the majors |
| General Elective Units (2-6 units) | 20-60cp | General elective units totalling up to 60 credit points selected from undergraduate units offered by the University. Students must ensure they take a minimum of 60cp at 300 level or above across the degree.
When selecting electives, choose units at a suitable level. The first number in each unit code indicates the year level at which the subject is taught. Undergraduate units are coded at 100 to 300 level, therefore units coded as BUS1xx, BUS2xx and BUS3xx would be first, second and third year units respectively. Within the whole course, you must ensure you complete no more than 100 credit points at 100 level, and at least 60 credit points at 300 level or above. |
| 240cp | Total Credit Points |
Course Rules (unless otherwise indicated in the above course structure)
- A maximum of 100 credit points may be taken from 100 level units.
- A minimum of 60 credit points must be taken from 300 level units or above.
- See the Higher Education Course Rules (Award Requirements) in the Units and Courses Policy.
Study plan
STUDENTS COMMENCING IN SEMESTER 1
The Recommended Study Plans provided below are suitable for a student enrolling in a full-time or part-time study load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
When designing an individual study plan:
- maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
- check the assumed knowledge, pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements for each unit.
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | E = General Elective |
Full-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| IAS201 Cultural Capabilities | CO | ECO107 Fundamentals of Economics | CO |
| MKT103 Fundamentals of Marketing | CO | LAW105 Introduction to Business Law | CO |
| MAN105 Introduction to Management | CO | QAB105 Quantitative Analysis of Business | CO |
| COM105 Business and Communication Skills | CO | ENT103 Entrepreneurship Fundamentals | CO |
| Year 2 | |||
| ACT205 Accounting for Managers | CO | BUS201 Business Ethics | CO |
| BUS303 Global Digital Enterprise | CO | Specialist Elective | SE |
| Specialist Elective | SE | Specialist Elective | SE |
| Specialist Elective | SE | Specialist Elective | SE |
| Year 3 | |||
| Specialist Elective | SE | BUS420 Business Project (Capstone) | CO |
| Specialist Elective/Elective | SE/E | Specialist Elective/Elective | SE/E |
| Specialist Elective/Elective | SE/E | Specialist Elective/Elective | SE/E |
| Elective | E | Elective | E |
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | E = General Elective |
Part-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| IAS201 Cultural Capabilities | CO | ECO107 Fundamentals of Economics | CO |
| MKT103 Fundamentals of Marketing | CO | LAW105 Introduction to Business Law | CO |
| Year 2 | |||
| MAN105 Introduction to Management | CO | QAB105 Quantitative Analysis of Business | CO |
| COM105 Business and Communication Skills | CO | ENT103 Entrepreneurship Fundamentals | CO |
| Year 3 | |||
| ACT205 Accounting for Managers | CO | BUS201 Business Ethics | CO |
| BUS303 Global Digital Enterprise | CO | Specialist Elective | SE |
| Year 4 | |||
| Specialist Elective | SE | Specialist Elective | SE |
| Specialist Elective | SE | Specialist Elective | SE |
| Year 5 | |||
| Specialist Elective | SE | BUS420 Business Project (Capstone) | CO |
| Specialist Elective/Elective | SE/E | Specialist Elective/Elective | SE/E |
| Year 6 | |||
| Specialist Elective/Elective | SE/E | Specialist Elective/Elective | SE/E |
| Elective | E | Elective | E |
Specialist Elective Availabilities
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Summer Semester |
| ACT102 Introduction to Accounting | ACT102 Introduction to Accounting | ACT102 Introduction to Accounting |
| ACT202 Management Accounting | ACT202Management Accounting | MAN300 Strategic Management |
| ACT204 Financial Accounting | ACT204 Financial Accounting | |
| ACT302 Strategic Management Accounting | ACT304 Accounting Information Systems | |
| ACT305 Corporate Accounting | ACT305 Corporate Accounting | |
| ENT201 Economics of Entrepreneurship and Sustainability | BUS304 Evidence Based Strategy Creation | |
| ENT202 Innovation: Strategies and Systems | BUS305 Business Model Design and Implementation | |
| FIN207 International Business Finance and Economics | HRM204 Organisational Change and Development | |
| FIN307 Finance and Investment Management (available from 2027) | HRM305 Negotiation and Conflict Management | |
| MAN203 Comparative Management Systems | HRM306 Global Human Resources | |
| MAN204 Project Management | LAW205 Commercial and Corporate Law for Business | |
| MAN300 Strategic Management | LOG301 Logistics and Channel Management | |
| MAN317 Strategic Leadership | MAN300 Strategic Management | |
| MKT204 Customer Behaviour and Joint Value Creation | MKT205 Communication Across Cultures and Markets | |
| MKT310 International Market Analysis and Entry | MKT308 Brand and Reputation Management | |
| BUS310 Design Thinking for Sustainable Innovation |
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STUDENTS COMMENCING IN SEMESTER 2
The Recommended Study Plans provided below are suitable for a student enrolling in a full-time or part-time study load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
When designing an individual study plan:
- maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
- check the assumed knowledge, pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements for each unit.
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | E = General Elective |
Full-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| ECO107 Fundamentals of Economics | CO | ||
| LAW105 Introduction to Business Law | CO | ||
| QAB105 Quantitative Analysis of Business | CO | ||
| ENT103 Entrepreneurship Fundamentals | CO | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| IAS201 Cultural Capabilities | CO | BUS201 Business Ethics | CO |
| MKT103 Fundamentals of Marketing | CO | Specialist Elective | SE |
| MAN105 Introduction to Management | CO | Specialist Elective | SE |
| COM105 Business and Communication Skills | CO | Specialist Elective | SE |
| Year 3 | |||
| ACT205 Accounting for Managers | CO | BUS420 Business Project (Capstone) | CO |
| BUS303 Global Digital Enterprise | CO | Specialist Elective | SE |
| Specialist Elective | SE | Specialist Elective/Elective | SE/E |
| Specialist Elective | SE | Elective | E |
| Year 4 | |||
| Specialist Elective/Elective | SE/E | ||
| Specialist Elective/Elective | SE/E | ||
| Specialist Elective/Elective | SE/E | ||
| Elective | E | ||
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | E = General Elective |
Part-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| ECO107 Fundamentals of Economics | CO | ||
| LAW105 Introduction to Business Law | CO | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| IAS201 Cultural Capabilities | CO | QAB105 Quantitative Analysis of Business | CO |
| MKT103 Fundamentals of Marketing | CO | ENT103 Entrepreneurship Fundamentals | CO |
| Year 3 | |||
| MAN105 Introduction to Management | CO | BUS201 Business Ethics | CO |
| COM105 Business and Communication Skills | CO | Specialist Elective | SE |
| Year 4 | |||
| ACT205 Accounting for Managers | CO | Specialist Elective | SE |
| BUS303 Global Digital Enterprise | CO | Specialist Elective | SE |
| Year 5 | |||
| Specialist Elective | SE | Specialist Elective | SE |
| Specialist Elective | SE | Specialist Elective/Elective | SE/E |
| Year 6 | |||
| BUS420 Business Project (Capstone) | CO | Specialist Elective/Elective | SE/E |
| Specialist Elective/Elective | SE/E | Elective | E |
| Year 7 | |||
| Specialist Elective/Elective | SE/E | ||
| Elective | E | ||
Specialist Elective Availabilities
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Summer Semester |
| ACT102 Introduction to Accounting | ACT102 Introduction to Accounting | ACT102 Introduction to Accounting |
| ACT202 Management Accounting | ACT202Management Accounting | MAN300 Strategic Management |
| ACT204 Financial Accounting | ACT204 Financial Accounting | |
| ACT302 Strategic Management Accounting | ACT304 Accounting Information Systems | |
| ACT305 Corporate Accounting | ACT305 Corporate Accounting | |
| ENT201 Economics of Entrepreneurship and Sustainability | BUS304 Evidence Based Strategy Creation | |
| ENT202 Innovation: Strategies and Systems | BUS305 Business Model Design and Implementation | |
| FIN207 International Business Finance and Economics | HRM204 Organisational Change and Development | |
| FIN307 Finance and Investment Management (available from 2027) | HRM305 Negotiation and Conflict Management | |
| MAN203 Comparative Management Systems | HRM306 Global Human Resources | |
| MAN204 Project Management | LAW205 Commercial and Corporate Law for Business | |
| MAN300 Strategic Management | LOG301 Logistics and Channel Management | |
| MAN317 Strategic Leadership | MAN300 Strategic Management | |
| MKT204 Customer Behaviour and Joint Value Creation | MKT205 Communication Across Cultur es and Markets | |
| MKT310 International Market Analysis and Entry | MKT308 Brand and Reputation Management | |
| BUS310 Design Thinking for Sustainable Innovation |
___________________________________________
STUDENTS COMMENCING IN SUMMER SEMESTER
The Recommended Study Plans provided below are suitable for a student enrolling in a full-time or part-time study load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
When designing an individual study plan:
- maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
- check the assumed knowledge, pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements for each unit.
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | E = General Elective |
Full-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Summer Semester | |||
| Year 1 | |||||
| QAB105 Quantitative Analysis of Business | CO | ||||
| IAS201 Cultural Capabilities | CO | ||||
| LAW105 Introduction to Business Law | CO | ||||
| Specialist Elective/Elective | SE/E | ||||
| Year 2 | |||||
| ACT205 Accounting for Managers | CO | ECO107 Fundamentals of Economics | CO | ||
| MKT103 Fundamentals of Marketing | CO | ENT103 Entrepreneurship Fundamentals | CO | ||
| MAN105 Introduction to Management | CO | BUS201 Business Ethics | CO | ||
| COM105 Business and Communication Skills | CO | Specialist Elective | SE | ||
| Year 3 | |||||
| BUS303 Global Digital Enterprise | CO | Specialist Elective | SE | ||
| Specialist Elective | SE | Specialist Elective | SE | ||
| Specialist Elective | SE | BUS420 Business Project (Capstone) | CO | ||
| Specialist Elective | SE | Elective | E | ||
| Year 4 | |||||
| Specialist Elective/Elective | SE/E | ||||
| Specialist Elective/Elective | SE/E | ||||
| Specialist Elective/Elective | SE/E | ||||
| Elective | E | ||||
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | E = General Elective |
Part-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Summer Semester | |||
| Year 1 | |||||
| QAB105 Quantitative Analysis of Business | CO | ||||
| IAS201 Cultural Capabilities | CO | ||||
Year 2 | |||||
| ACT205 Accounting for Managers | CO | ECO107 Fundamentals of Economics | CO | LAW105 Introduction to Business Law | CO |
| MKT103 Fundamentals of Marketing | CO | ENT103 Entrepreneurship Fundamentals | CO | ||
| Year 3 | |||||
| MAN105 Introduction to Management | CO | BUS201 Business Ethics | CO | ||
| COM105 Business and Communication Skills | CO | Specialist Elective | SE | ||
| Year 4 | |||||
| BUS303 Global Digital Enterprise | CO | Specialist Elective | SE | ||
| Specialist Elective | SE | Specialist Elective | SE | ||
Year 5 | |||||
| Specialist Elective | SE | Specialist Elective/Elective | SE/E | ||
| Specialist Elective | SE | Specialist Elective/Elective | SE/E | ||
| Year 6 | |||||
| Specialist Elective/Elective | SE/E | BUS420 Business Project (Capstone) | CO | ||
| Specialist Elective/Elective | SE/E | Elective | E | ||
Year 7 | |||||
| Elective | E | ||||
Specialist Elective Availabilities
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Summer Semester |
| ACT102 Introduction to Accounting | ACT102 Introduction to Accounting | ACT102 Introduction to Accounting |
| ACT202 Management Accounting | ACT202Management Accounting | MAN300 Strategic Management |
| ACT204 Financial Accounting | ACT204 Financial Accounting | |
| ACT302 Strategic Management Accounting | ACT304 Accounting Information Systems | |
| ACT305 Corporate Accounting | ACT305 Corporate Accounting | |
| ENT201 Economics of Entrepreneurship and Sustainability | BUS304 Evidence Based Strategy Creation | |
| ENT202 Innovation: Strategies and Systems | BUS305 Business Model Design and Implementation | |
| FIN207 International Business Finance and Economics | HRM204 Organisational Change and Development | |
| FIN307 Finance and Investment Management (available from 2027) | HRM305 Negotiation and Conflict Management | |
| MAN203 Comparative Management Systems | HRM306 Global Human Resources | |
| MAN204 Project Management | LAW205 Commercial and Corporate Law for Business | |
| MAN300 Strategic Management | LOG301 Logistics and Channel Management | |
| MAN317 Strategic Leadership | MAN300 Strategic Management | |
| MKT204 Customer Behaviour and Joint Value Creation | MKT205 Communication Across Cultures and Markets | |
| MKT310 International Market Analysis and Entry | MKT308 Brand and Reputation Management | |
| BUS310 Design Thinking for Sustainable Innovation |
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
Admission requirements are met by one of the following:
Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*.
- Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher.
- Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.
- Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.
- Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 140 (or a score of 145 if prior to May 2010).
- Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognised tertiary preparation courses.
- Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.
- Defence members with service of 1 year or more at the following ranks (or higher) meet the academic entry requirement for this course:
- Navy: Seaman, Able Seaman, Leading Seaman
- Air Force: Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman, Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman, Corporal
- Army: Private, Lance Corporal, Corporal
* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.
Fast-track Your Degree
Applicants who have completed a nationally recognised Certificate IV or Diploma within the last 7 years in one of the following areas are eligible for 40 to 80 credit points of block credit, enabling a faster course completion. The maximum credits possible may depend on other credit transfers and will be applied automatically on offer.
- Business
- Leadership and Management
- Human Resource Management
- Project Management
- Workplace Health and Safety
- Tourism and Destination Management
- Event Management
- Hospitality Management
Eligible applicants will have this credit applied automatically after they receive an offer.
International entry pathway
International applicants who have successfully completed the Diploma of Business Studies (YIBST1) with CDU's International College will be eligible to apply.International applicants who have completed the CDU Foundation Studies Program and achieved a minimum mark of 65% in the Foundation English units A and B are eligible to apply.International applicants who have completed the International Study Abroad Program in Business at Henan University of Economics and Law (HUEL).
Essential requirements
English language requirements
DOMESTIC STUDENTS
To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study. All applicants will be required to supply evidence of this at the time of application.
The minimum English language requirement for this course can be met by evidencing of one of the following:
| Year 12 | Successful completion of Year 12 within Australia, or an equivalent qualification from an approved country where English is the official language (refer to our approved standard and extended lists included below). |
| 0.5 FTE Higher Education Study | Successful completion of at least 0.5FTE of higher education study from Australia or an approved country where English is the official language (refer to our approved standard and extended lists included below). If studies were completed from a country on the extended list, they must have been completed within the past five (5) years. |
| CDU Enabling Course | Successful completion of a Charles Darwin University enabling program of at least 0.5FTE (40 credit points). |
| TAFE Qualification | Successful completion of a recognised TAFE qualification at a Certificate III level or higher from Australia. |
| AHPRA Registration | Current AHPRA registration as a Division 1 or Division 2 nurse. Registration must be current at the time of course commencement. |
| English Test^ | Completion of an approved English test within two years of commencement, meeting the minimum scores outlined in the table below. |
^ Minimum Requirements for English Tests:
| Postgraduate requirements | Undergraduate requirements | |
| CDU ELICOS - English for Academic Purposes | Successful completion of EAP004 | Successful completion of EAP003 |
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test | Overall minimum: 6.5 No band below: 6.0 | Overall minimum: 6.0 No band below 6.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) | Overall minimum: 176 No skill below: 169 | Overall minimum: 169 No skill below 169 |
| Pearson Tests of English (PTE) Academic | Overall minimum: 58 No score below 50 | Overall minimum: 50 No score below: 50 |
| Test of English as a Foreign language | Overall minimum: 79 Minimum writing score: 21 | Overall minimum: 60 Minimum writing score: 21 |
IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted, allowing candidates to retake a single skill within 60 days of sitting their initial test. One Skill Retake results are valid for two years from the date of the first test (not from the date of the Retake test) to the date of commencement at CDU.
CDU accepts combined results from two test sittings of IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, or TOEFL, taken within a six-month period, if:
- Both tests were under the same testing system; and
- The overall score in both tests meets the overall minimum; and
- The applicant achieved the section minimum for each section in at least one test.
Recognised English-speaking countries:
| Standard List | Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States of America. |
| Extended List | Bermuda, Botswana, Cayman Islands, Ethiopia, Fiji, Kenya, Malawi, Malta, Mauritius, Seychelles, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu, Zimbabwe. |
For further details on the English requirements for CDU courses, please refer to the CDU English Language Proficiency Policy.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study.
The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by either undertaking previous education from an English-speaking country or undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.
| CDU English for Academic Purposes 3 (ZEAP30) | Successful completion of EAP003 English for Academic Purposes 3 |
| IELTS Academic Module (including One Skill Retake) | A minimum overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 6.0. |
| Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) | A minimum overall score of 169, with no skill below 169. |
| Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency | A minimum overall grade of B2. |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module | A minimum overall score of 50 with no score lower than 50. |
| TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT) | A minimum overall score of 60 and a minimum writing score of 21. |
* All tests are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU, unless otherwise specified.
* Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) English language requirements for student visa applications.
Do you have a question regarding English requirements at CDU? Please email: international@cdu.edu.au.
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If you do not meet any of the criteria above please visit Pathways to study to view the options available to you.
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