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Undergraduate

Bachelor of Primary Education and Master of Secondary Teaching

Key details

Duration

4.5 year/s full-time
9 year/s part-time
4.5 year/s full-time

Intake

Semester 1, Semester 2
On campus - Semester 1, Semester 2
Online - No
Important Dates

Locations

Casuarina campus, Online
Casuarina campus

Credit points required

360

Course code

HPEST1
SATAC codes

Overview

Prepare to teach in either primary or secondary schools with the Bachelor of Primary Education and Master of Secondary Teaching dual degree. This unique course will give you the flexibility to move between primary and secondary settings as your teaching career progresses without having to gain any other qualifications.

This degree can be studied online or on campus, part-time or full-time. You can complete this course in as little as 4.5 years (or 4 years, depending on the subjects you choose), which is almost the same time it takes to complete a single undergraduate teaching degree.

You'll graduate qualified to register as a primary and secondary teacher anywhere in Australia. 

During the course, you will apply your learning with professional experience in classrooms close to home or in unique placements in remote locations across the Northern Territory. You will expand your network for employment opportunities with placements across different stages of schooling.

In this course, you will learn practical skills and knowledge about:

  • the school curriculum
  • contemporary approaches to issues in education, such as inclusivity, child and adolescent development
  • expertise to cater to the diverse needs of students across different developmental stages
  • improving the teaching-learning relationship in the classroom
  • teaching First Nation learners
  • developing an informed, evidence-based approach to learning and teaching
  • a choice of becoming a Mathematics, Science, English or History secondary teacher

 

The course is a mixture of discipline-specific curriculum and pedagogical studies, general education studies and professional experience. When you graduate, your levels of personal literacy and numeracy will be broadly equivalent to the top 30% of the Australian population.

With teachers in high demand across Australia, you will graduate with two degrees, ready to take part in a rewarding career to inspire, motivate and shape the future of children and young adults. 

You are encouraged to review the employer eligibility requirements as they can vary state to state.



Practical experience

You will complete a minimum of 80 days placement across all the stages of schooling.

Professional recognition

On graduating, you will be eligible to register as a teacher in all states and territories in Australia, providing you meet all other requirements. Registration is currently being approved.

Credit transfers and advanced standing

Pathways

Pathways for VET to Higher Education

Guaranteed 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. 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 2024 is AUD $28,576.00. This equates to $ $3,572.00 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.

Study Education at CDU

Why study education at CDU?

Educate and inspire the next generation with a teaching degree at CDU. You'll gain the skills and knowledge to enter the classroom with confidence, equipped with a nationally-accredited degree to work anywhere in Australia.

  • Choose to study online, on campus, part-time or full-time as it suits you
  • Complete placements close to home 
  • Unique opportunities for regional and remote placements

     

learning and teaching - three students at the waterfront

Why study education at CDU?

Educate and inspire the next generation with a teaching degree at CDU. You'll gain the skills and knowledge to enter the classroom with confidence, equipped with a nationally-accredited degree to work anywhere in Australia.

Study Education at CDU

Why study education at CDU?

Educate and inspire the next generation with a teaching degree at CDU. You'll gain the skills and knowledge to enter the classroom with confidence, equipped with a nationally-accredited degree to work anywhere in Australia.

  • Choose to study online, on campus, part-time or full-time as it suits you
  • Complete placements close to home 
  • Unique opportunities for regional and remote placements

     

learning and teaching - three students at the waterfront

Why study education at CDU?

Educate and inspire the next generation with a teaching degree at CDU. You'll gain the skills and knowledge to enter the classroom with confidence, equipped with a nationally-accredited degree to work anywhere in Australia.

What will I study?

In this double degree a candidate must successfully complete units totaling 360 credit points (cp).

Course structure

Within the specialist electives, students select a teaching area from the Science; English; Humanities; or Mathematics.


A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 360 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.

Unit typeCredit PointsSpecific requirements
Bachelor of Primary Education Core Units 
(17 units)
160cp

Compulsory Core units totalling 160 credit points as per list of units detailed below.

LAN020 Literacy and Numeracy (LANTITE) (0cp) 
ELA100 English Language for Literacy 
ETL102 Introduction to Teaching and Learning 
ECU205 Digital Technology for Education 
ECU206 Design and Technologies 
ECU250 Performing Arts in Primary School (available from 2025) 
ELA210 Reading Literacy and Literature F-2 
ELA211 Writing Literacy and Literature F-2 
EMA241 Primary Mathematics Education 1 (available from 2025) 
ESC202 Primary Science Education 1 (available from 2025) 
EST200 Child and Adolescent Development 
EST245 Managing the Classroom Environment and Student Wellbeing (available from 2025) 
ECU301 Humanities and Social Science Pedagogy 
ECU342 Health and Physical Education in Primary School (available from 2026) 
ECU350 Visual Arts in Primary School (available from 2025) 
ESC302 Primary Science Education 2 
EPR220 Primary Professional Experience 1

Bachelor of Primary Education Specialist Elective Units 
(7 - 8 units)
80cp

Specialist Elective Units totalling 80 credit points selected from ONE specialist area detailed below:

English 
Complete all 20 credit points of: 
EMA141 Numeracy Education 
ESC102 Scientific Inquiry for Primary Education 
AND 
Complete all 60 credit points of: 
IAS111 Introduction to Australasian Literature 
IAS113 Introducing Communication Studies 
IAS213 Guilty Reading: Topics in Popular Genre 
IAS214 Contemporary Literature and Writing 
IAS319 Workshop in Short Stories and Poetry (replaces IAS313) 
IAS314 Research in Literacy Studies

Humanities 
Complete all 20 credit points of: 
EMA141 Numeracy Education 
ESC102 Scientific Inquiry for Primary Education 
AND 
Complete all 60 credit points of: 
IAS131 Colonising Australia 
IAS132 Colonial Rule in South-East Asia 
IAS232 Themes in Global History 
IAS237 Ancient Civilisations and Societies 
IAS333 Political Ideas 
IAS342 Neocolonialism, Advocacy and the Critique of Development

Mathematics 
Complete all 20 credit points of: 
LAL100 Language Literacy and Sustainability 
ESC102 Scientific Inquiry for Primary Education 
AND 
Complete all 60 credit points of: 
SMA101 Mathematics 1A 
SMA102 Mathematics 1B 
SMA209 Mathematics 2 
SMA212 Data Analytics 
SMA401 Mathematics Capstone Project (20cp)

Science 
Complete all 80 credit points of: 
ENV101 Earth Systems 
ENV102 The Diversity of Life 
SBI171 Anatomy and Physiology 1 
SCH104 Introductory Chemistry A 
ENV201 Introductory Ecology 
ENV204 Ecosystems, Evolution and Biodiversity 
ENV302 Organisms and Environmental Change 
ENV303 Ecological Restoration and Conversation

Master of Secondary Teaching Core Units 
(10 units)
100cp

Core units totalling 100 credit points selected from the list of available units detailed below:

EIE501 Inclusive Education, Policies and Practice 
ELA526 English Literacy and Literature (3-6) 
EMA542 Primary Mathematics Education 2 
EMG505 Research Methodologies in Education 
EPR500 Middle School Professional Experience (not offered 2024) 
EST508 Assessment and Reporting 
EST511 Integrating Indigenous History, Cultures and Learning in Teaching Practice 
ETL502 Secondary Schooling Operations and Practices 
IAS537 Building Relationships in Indigenous Contexts 
EPE635 Professional Experience: Assessment for Graduate Teachers

Master of Secondary Teaching Specialist Elective Units 
(2 units)
20cp

Specialist Elective Units totalling 20 credit points selected from ONE curriculum area listed below (the same discipline area taken in the Bachelor degree).

English 
Complete all 20 credit points of: 
ECM381 Secondary English 1 
ECM382 Secondary English 2

Humanities 
Complete all 20 credit points of: 
ECM333 Secondary Humanities 1 
ECM334 Secondary Humanities 2

Mathematics 
Complete all 20 credit points of: 
ECM361 Secondary Mathematics 1 
ECM362 Secondary Mathematics 2

Science 
Complete all 20 credit points of: 
ECM301 Secondary Science 1 
ECM302 Secondary Science 2

 360cpTotal Credit Points

Course Rules (unless otherwise indicated in the above course structure):

 

Study plan

Students commencing in Semester 1 Full-Time

The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 1 and enrolling in a standard full-time load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or 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:

  • ensure Common Units are completed in the first year of study;
  • maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
  • check the assumed knowledge for each unit as some 200 and 300 level units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the unit area at a lower level. 200 level units have the unit code which includes a number starting with 200.

 

Legend:CO = Core UnitSE = Specialist ElectiveP = Practicum
Semester 1Semester 2Summer Semester
Year 1
ELA100 English Language for LiteracyCOEST200 Child and Adolescent DevelopmentCO  
ETL102 Introduction to Teaching and LearningCOEnglish:EMA141 Numeracy Education  
OR 
Humanities:IAS132 Colonial Rule in South-East Asia  
OR 
Mathematics:SMA102 Mathematics 1B  
OR 
Science:ENV101 Earth Systems
SE  
Specialist Elective (English: IAS111; Humanities: IAS131; Mathematics: SMA101; Science: ENV102)SESpecialist Elective (English: ESC102; Humanities: ESC102; Mathematics: ESC102; Science: SBI171)SE  
English:IAS113 Introducing Communications Studies 
OR 
Humanities:EMA141 Numeracy Education 
OR 
Mathematics: LAL100 
OR 
Science:SCH104 Introductory Chemistry A
SEEnglish:IAS214 Contemporary Literature and Writing 
OR 
Humanities:IAS232 Themes in Global History 
OR 
Mathematics:SMA212 Data Analytics 
OR 
Science:ENV204 Ecosystems, Evolution and Biodiversity
SE  
  LAN020 Literacy and Numeracy (LANTITE) (0cp)CO  
Year 2
ELA210 Reading Literacy and Literature F-2COECU206 Design and TechnologiesCOEPR220 Primary Professional Experience 1CO/P
EMA241 Primary Mathematics Education 1 (available from 2025)COECU250 Performing Arts in Primary SchoolCO  
ESC202 Primary Science Education 1COELA211 Writing Literacy and Literature F-2CO  
English:IAS213 Guilty Reading: Topics in Popular Genres 
OR 
Humanities:IAS237 Ancient Civilisations and Societies 
OR 
Mathematics:SMA209 Mathematics 2 
OR 
Science:ENV201 Introductory Ecology
SEEST245 Classroom Management and Student Wellbeing (available from 2025)CO  
Year 3
ECU342 Health and Physical Education in Primary  (available from 2026)COECU205 Digital TechnologiesCO  
ECU350 Visual Arts in Primary SchoolCOECU301 Humanities and Social Science PedagogyCO  
ESC302 Primary Science Education 2COEnglish:IAS314 Research in Literary Studies 
OR 
Humanities:IAS342 Neocolonialism, Advocacy and the Critique of Development 
OR 
Mathematics: SMA401 
OR 
Science:ENV302 Organisms and Environmental Change
SE  
English:IAS319 Workshop in Short Stories and Poetry (replaces IAS313) 
OR 
Humanities:IAS333 Political Ideas 
OR 
Science:ENV303 Ecological Restoration and Conservation
SE    
Year 4
English:ECM381 Secondary English 1 
OR 
Humanities:ECM333 Secondary Humanities 1 
OR 
Mathematics:ECM361 Secondary Mathematics 1 
OR 
Science:ECM301 Secondary Science 1
SEEnglish:ECM382 Secondary English 2 
OR 
Humanities:ECM334 Secondary Humanities 2 
OR 
Mathematics: ECM362 Secondary Mathematics 2 
OR 
Science:ECM302 Secondary Science 2
SE  
EIE501 Inclusive Education, Policies and PracticeCOEPR500 Middle School Professional ExperienceCO/P  
EMG505 Research Methodologies in EducationCOELA526 English Literacy and Literature (3-6)CO  
EST511 Integrating History, Cultures and Learning in Teaching PracticeCOEMA542 Primary Mathematics Education 2CO  
Year 5
EST508 Assessment and ReportingCO    
ETL502 Secondary Schooling Operations and PracticeCO    
IAS537 Building Relationship in Indigenous ContextsCO    
EPE635 Professional Experience: Assessment for Graduate TeachersCO/P    

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Students commencing in Semester 1 Part-Time

The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 1 and enrolling in a standard full-time load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or 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:

  • ensure Common Units are completed in the first year of study;
  • maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
  • check the assumed knowledge for each unit as some 200 and 300 level units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the unit area at a lower level. 200 level units have the unit code which includes a number starting with 200.

 

Legend:CO = Core UnitSE = Specialist ElectiveP = Practicum
Semester 1Semester 2Summer Semester
Year 1
ELA100 English Language for LiteracyCOEST200 Child and Adolescent DevelopmentCO  
ETL102 Introduction to Teaching and LearningCOEnglish:EMA141 Numeracy Education  
OR 
Humanities:IAS132 Colonial Rule in South-East Asia  
OR 
Mathematics:SMA102 Mathematics 1B  
OR 
Science:ENV101 Earth Systems
SE  
Year 2
Specialist Elective (English: IAS111; Humanities: IAS131; Mathematics: SMA101; Science: ENV102)SESpecialist Elective (English: ESC102; Humanities: ESC102; Mathematics: ESC102; Science: SBI171)SE  
English:IAS113 Introducing Communications Studies 
OR 
Humanities:EMA141 Numeracy Education 
OR 
Mathematics: LAL100 
OR 
Science:SCH104 Introductory Chemistry A
SEEnglish:IAS214 Contemporary Literature and Writing 
OR 
Humanities:IAS232 Themes in Global History 
OR 
Mathematics:SMA212 Data Analytics 
OR 
Science:ENV204 Ecosystems, Evolution and Biodiversity
SE  
  LAN020 Literacy and Numeracy (LANTITE) (0cp)CO  
Year 3
ELA210 Reading Literacy and Literature F-2COECU206 Design and TechnologiesCOEPR220 Primary Professional Experience 1CO/P
EMA241 Primary Mathematics Education 1 (available from 2025)COECU250 Performing Arts in Primary SchoolCO  
Year 4
ESC202 Primary Science Education 1COELA211 Writing Literacy and Literature F-2CO  
English:IAS213 Guilty Reading: Topics in Popular Genres 
OR 
Humanities:IAS237 Ancient Civilisations and Societies 
OR 
Mathematics:SMA209 Mathematics 2 
OR 
Science:ENV201 Introductory Ecology
SEEST245 Classroom Management and Student Wellbeing (available from 2025)CO  
Year 5
ECU342 Health and Physical Education in Primary  (available from 2026)COECU205 Digital TechnologiesCO  
ECU350 Visual Arts in Primary SchoolCOECU301 Humanities and Social Science PedagogyCO  
Year 6
ESC302 Primary Science Education 2COEnglish:IAS314 Research in Literary Studies 
OR 
Humanities:IAS342 Neocolonialism, Advocacy and the Critique of Development 
OR 
Mathematics: SMA401 (20cp) 
OR 
Science:ENV302 Organisms and Environmental Change
SE  
English:IAS319 Workshop in Short Stories and Poetry (replaces IAS313) 
OR 
Humanities:IAS333 Political Ideas 
OR 
Science:ENV303 Ecological Restoration and Conservation
SE    
Year 7
English:ECM381 Secondary English 1 
OR 
Humanities:ECM333 Secondary Humanities 1 
OR 
Mathematics:ECM361 Secondary Mathematics 1 
OR 
Science:ECM301 Secondary Science 1
SEEnglish:ECM382 Secondary English 2 
OR 
Humanities:ECM334 Secondary Humanities 2 
OR 
Mathematics: ECM362 Secondary Mathematics 2 
OR 
Science:ECM302 Secondary Science 2
SE  
EIE501 Inclusive Education, Policies and PracticeCOEPR500 Middle School Professional ExperienceCO/P  
Year 8
EMG505 Research Methodologies in EducationCOELA526 English Literacy and Literature (3-6)CO  
EST511 Integrating History, Cultures and Learning in Teaching PracticeCOEMA542 Primary Mathematics Education 2CO  
Year 9
EST508 Assessment and ReportingCOETL502 Secondary Schooling Operations and PracticeCO  
IAS537 Building Relationship in Indigenous ContextsCOEPE635 Professional Experience: Assessment for Graduate TeachersCO/P  

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Students commencing in Semester 2 Full-Time

The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 2 and enrolling in a standard full-time load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or 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:

  • ensure Common Units are completed in the first year of study;
  • maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
  • check the assumed knowledge for each unit as some 200 and 300 level units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the unit area at a lower level. 200 level units have the unit code which includes a number starting with 200.

 

Legend:CO = Core UnitSE = Specialist ElectiveP = Practicum
Semester 1Semester 2Summer Semester
Year 1
  English:EMA141 Numeracy Education  
OR 
Humanities:IAS132 Colonial Rule in South-East Asia  
OR 
Mathematics:SMA102 Mathematics 1B  
OR 
Science:ENV101 Earth Systems
SEELA210 Reading Literacy and Literature F-2CO
  English:ESC102Scientific Inquiry for Primary Education
OR 
Humanities: ESC102Scientific Inquiry for Primary Education
OR
Mathematics:ESC102Scientific Inquiry for Primary Education
OR
Science:SBI171Anatomy and Physiology 1
SELAN020 Literacy and Numeracy (LANTITE) (0cp)CO
  ELA100 English Language for LiteracyCO  
  ETL102 Introduction to Teaching and LearningCO  
Year 2
English:IAS111 Introduction to Australasian Literature
OR
Humanities:IAS131 Colonising Australia
OR
Mathematics:SMA101 Mathematics 1A 
OR
Science:ENV102The Diversity of Life
SEEnglish:IAS214 Contemporary Literature and Writing 
OR 
Humanities:IAS232 Themes in Global History 
OR 
Mathematics:SMA212 Data Analytics 
OR 
Science:ENV204 Ecosystems, Evolution and Biodiversity
SEESC202 Primary Science Education 1CO
English:IAS113 Introducing Communications Studies 
OR 
Humanities:EMA141 Numeracy Education 
OR 
Mathematics: LAL100 
OR 
Science:SCH104 Introductory Chemistry A
SEEST200 Child and Adolescent DevelopmentCO  
English:IAS213 Guilty Reading: Topics in Popular Genres 
OR 
Humanities:IAS237 Ancient Civilisations and Societies 
OR 
Mathematics:SMA209 Mathematics 2 
OR 
Science:ENV201 Introductory Ecology
SEEST245 Classroom Management and Student Wellbeing (available from 2025)CO  
ECU205 Digital TechnologiesCOELA211 Writing Literacy and Literature F-2CO  
Year 3
ECU301 Humanities and Social Science PedagogyCOEnglish:IAS314 Research in Literary Studies 
OR 
Humanities:IAS342 Neocolonialism, Advocacy and the Critique of Development 
OR 
Mathematics: SMA401 
OR 
Science:ENV302 Organisms and Environmental Change
SEEPR220 Primary Professional Experience 1CO/P
English:IAS319 Workshop in Short Stories and Poetry (replaces IAS313) 
OR 
Humanities:IAS333 Political Ideas 
OR 
Science:ENV303 Ecological Restoration and Conservation
SEECU206 Design and TechnologiesCO  
EMA241 Primary Mathematics Education 1 (available from 2025)COECU250 Performing Arts in Primary SchoolCO  
ESC302 Primary Science Education 2CO    
Year 4
English:ECM381 Secondary English 1 
OR 
Humanities:ECM333 Secondary Humanities 1 
OR 
Mathematics:ECM361 Secondary Mathematics 1 
OR 
Science:ECM301 Secondary Science 1
SEEnglish:ECM382 Secondary English 2 
OR 
Humanities:ECM334 Secondary Humanities 2 
OR 
Mathematics: ECM362 Secondary Mathematics 2 
OR 
Science:ECM302 Secondary Science 2
SEEIE501 Inclusive Education, Policies and PracticeCO
ECU350 Visual Arts in Primary SchoolCOELA526 English Literacy and Literature (3-6)CO  
ECU342 Health and Physical Education in Primary  (available from 2026)COEMA542 Primary Mathematics Education 2CO  
EST508 Assessment and ReportingCOEPR500 Middle School Professional ExperienceCO/P  
Year 5
IAS537 Building Relationship in Indigenous ContextsCOEPE635 Professional Experience: Assessment for Graduate TeachersCO/P  
EST511 Integrating History, Cultures and Learning in Teaching PracticeCO    
ETL502 Secondary Schooling Operations and PracticeCO    
EMG505 Research Methodologies in EducationCO    

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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.
  • Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognised tertiary preparation course.
  • 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: Aircraftmen/Aircraftwoman, Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman, Corporal
  • Army: Private, Lance Corporal, Corporal

* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.

Additional admission requirements

Applicants must complete the Teaching Capabilities Statement used to demonstrate suitability for study and work in the teaching profession.

Essential requirements

Working with Children Check

A Working with Children Check is required before you can undertake undertaking practical placements. If your Working with Children Check is not cleared, you will not be able to undertake practice teaching placements and therefore, will not meet the requirements of the course.

National Police Clearance

In some jurisdictions preservice teachers may be required to have a National Police Clearance prior to commencing placement.

Inherent Requirements

Teacher education has Inherent Requirements that are essential components for achieving the core learning outcomes of the course. Students with physical or mental health conditions may not be able to have reasonable adjustments made to this course to enable them to meet these requirements. See the Inherent Requirements for teacher education at Teacher education | Charles Darwin University (cdu.edu.au)

English language requirements

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. From 2025 ALL applicants will be required to supply evidence of this at the time of application. For further details on the English requirements for CDU courses, please refer to CDU English Language Proficiency Policy.

DOMESTIC STUDENTS   
English language proficiency requirements - Domestic students

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS   
English language proficiency requirements - International students   
Course specific English language proficiency requirements for International students are included below.

The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below. 

IELTS Academic ModuleMinimum overall score of 7.0 with no score less than 7.0
Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)Minimum overall score of 185 with no skill below 185
Common European Framework Certificate of English ProficiencyTest not accepted for this course.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic moduleMinimum overall score of 65 with no score less than 65 in listening, speaking, reading and writing
TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT)Minimum overall score of 94 with no score less than 23 in speaking, 24 in reading and listening, and 27 in writing

* 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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Assumed knowledge

For applicants selecting teaching areas in the Bachelor of Primary Education and Master of Secondary Teaching, the following assumed knowledge is recommended. For those considering

  • English - a C-grade or better in the South Australian Certificate of Education or equivalent
  • Mathematics - a C-grade in Mathematical Methods in the South Australian Certificate of Education or equivalent
  • Science - a C-grade in Year 12 studies in either Earth & Environmental Science and/or Biology and/or Chemistry and/or Physics in the South Australian Certificate of Education or equivalent.

Charles Darwin University has arranged some great placements for me, all within 10 minutes of my home in regional New South Wales. I like that you're in a classroom early in the degree, learning the ropes. And I got to experience different types of schools, demographic areas and leadership styles.

Matt

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My lecturers and the academic staff at CDU have been very supportive in helping me develop strategies to become a competent teacher in Australia.

Sunny

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CDU international student Sunny

Charles Darwin University has arranged some great placements for me, all within 10 minutes of my home in regional New South Wales. I like that you're in a classroom early in the degree, learning the ropes. And I got to experience different types of schools, demographic areas and leadership styles.

Matt

CDU student

CDU teaching student in regional NSW smiling at the camerA

My lecturers and the academic staff at CDU have been very supportive in helping me develop strategies to become a competent teacher in Australia.

Sunny

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CDU international student Sunny

Course details

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the University in accordance with the Higher Education Standards.

Inherent Requirements

There are inherent requirements for this course. Students must read and understand the requirements for this course.

Australian qualification framework

This course is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 9.

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Additional information

Can offers be deferred?
No
Award
Bachelor of Primary Education and Master of Secondary Teaching
Faculty/College
Faculty of Arts and Society
Sector
HE
Area of study
Education

Contact details

For further information about the course, enrolment procedures, closing dates and other administrative issues please contact Student Central on:

Email:Student.Central@cdu.edu.auPhone:1800 061 963 (free call)

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You make CDU

Together we are a positive force for change in our communities and the world.

Learn about teaching at CDU

Sunny is from China studying a Master of Teaching at CDU. Hear more about her experience of studying, living, working and playing in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.

How to apply

There are many ways to apply to CDU. The method you use depends on your course type, where you live and whether you are a new or returning student to CDU.

Remember to apply early for your best chance at securing an offer to study with us.

SATAC

SATAC is the application channel for residents of NT, ACT, SA, WA, QLD, VIC, NSW or TAS.

International applications

Applications must be submitted online through our application portal, Studylink. You'll need a valid email address to create your online account. Once you have started your application, you will be able to save it and resume it later. There is no application fee when you apply online.

You may be able to lodge a direct application; however, there may be restrictions on your geographic location. If you cannot submit a direct application via the application portal, please apply through one of our registered agents.

Apply through StudyLink or through an Agent.

International applicants currently studying year 12 in Australia should apply via SATAC.

If you do not meet any of the criteria above please visit Pathways to study to view the options available to you.

SATAC codes

Location
SATAC Code
Casuarina campus
English (CSP)
113201
Humanities (CSP)
113211
Mathematics (CSP)
113221
Science (CSP)
113231
Online
English (CSP)
113201
Humanities (CSP)
113211
Mathematics (CSP)
113221
Science (CSP)
113231
* CSP = Commonwealth supported place
FF = Full fee

CRICOS codes

Location
CRICOS Code
Casuarina campus
English
113100A
Humanities
113100A
Mathematics
113100A
Science
113100A

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