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Become an effective leader in your field of engineering and build research skills.
This 2-year Master of Engineering course will build on your previous knowledge and allow you to upgrade your qualifications.
Study 100% online or on-campus with flexibility to study full-time or part-time, and learn from award-winning engineers and lecturers.
This 2-year course specifically offers hands-on practical experience, which will help you in your future career as a professional engineer. Special emphasis is placed on the themes of sustainability, creativity, teamwork, design, research and leadership.
This course has been developed in consultation with and is supported by industry leaders, so you will graduate with engineering skills that directly align with international industry requirements.
As a professional:
Civil and Structural Engineer, you will be continually challenging traditional civil and construction methods with creativity and innovation to help design and manage structures for the modern world. Key areas include structures, water resources, soil mechanics, roads and traffic, bridges, and infrastructure.
Electrical and Electronics Engineer, you will be able to contribute significantly to the design, automation and control of devices which make modern life convenient. You will be involved in electronics, telecommunications, and power generation and distribution, including renewable energy. You will develop skills in communication methods, electronic control systems and power engineering, together with a background of sustainable engineering principles.
Mechanical Engineer, you will be able to make significant contributions to the design and development of machinery to improve transportation, and to provide affordable solutions for manufacturing and industrial production. Key areas include mechatronics, robotics, aeroplanes, cars, pumps and pipelines.
Career opportunities
Graduating from the Civil and Structural Engineering specialisation of this course may lead to professional opportunities in areas such as design, construction, water supply and treatment, infrastructure development, roads and traffic and project management.
Graduating from the Electrical and Electronics Engineering specialisation of this course may lead to professional opportunities in areas such as electronics, renewable energy, power generation and distribution, manufacturing, process control, mining, oil and gas, consultation, and project management.
Graduating from the Mechanical Engineering specialisation of this course may lead to career opportunities in areas such as design, machinery, manufacturing and fabrication, process control, mining, oil and gas, consultation, and project management.
Practical experience
A feature of the course is the completion of 450 hours of professional practice, ensuring that you are familiar with current engineering practice and can begin to create your network of engineering contacts for future employment.
Professional recognition
The Master of Engineering (all specialisations) is accredited by Engineers Australia at the level of Professional Engineer, and is therefore recognised internationally under the Washington Accord.
Credit transfers and advanced standing
Pathways
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.
Non-Commonwealth supported places
Full fee paying places are available in this course.
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 $40,808.00. This equates to $ $5,101.00 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 a postgraduate degree at CDU?
Study a postgraduate course at Charles Darwin University to upskill at work, fast-track your career, increase your job prospects or explore a new interest. We offer flexible study options so you don't have to put your life on hold while you learn.
- #2 Australian uni for postgraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
- Top 100 university globally for quality education
- Our graduates enjoy higher than average employment rates and starting salaries
Why study a postgraduate degree at CDU?
Study a postgraduate course at Charles Darwin University, the #2 Australian university for postgraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024).
- Top 100 university globally for quality education (THE Impact Rankings 2021)
- Our graduates enjoy higher than average employment rates and starting salaries
Why study a postgraduate degree at CDU?
Study a postgraduate course at Charles Darwin University to upskill at work, fast-track your career, increase your job prospects or explore a new interest. We offer flexible study options so you don't have to put your life on hold while you learn.
- #2 Australian uni for postgraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
- Top 100 university globally for quality education
- Our graduates enjoy higher than average employment rates and starting salaries
Why study a postgraduate degree at CDU?
Study a postgraduate course at Charles Darwin University, the #2 Australian university for postgraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024).
- Top 100 university globally for quality education (THE Impact Rankings 2021)
- Our graduates enjoy higher than average employment rates and starting salaries
What will I study?
This course builds on your existing engineering background, developing specialist skills in your chosen area of engineering. The final year of study includes a major academic research thesis or an industry-related research project.
Course structure
A feature of the program is the completion of 450 hours of professional practice, ensuring that you are familiar with current engineering practice and can begin to create your network of engineering contacts for future employment.
This course is available externally by distance learning if you are unable to attend classes on campus on a regular basis. Access to the internet is required for distance learning, with access to high-speed broadband highly recommended.
A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 160 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 (4 units) | 50cp | Compulsory Core units totalling 50 credit points as detailed below. ENG519 Sustainability |
| Specialist Elective Units (7 units) | 70cp | Specialist Elective units totalling 70 credit points from one of the streams below: Civil and Structural Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering Mechanical Engineering |
| Research Units (2 units) | 40cp | Research units totalling 40cp as detailed below. Complete both of the following units: AND Complete one of the following units:
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| 160cp | Total Credit Points |
Course Rules (unless otherwise indicated in the above course structure)
- 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.
CIVIL AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | R = Research | SE = Specialist Elective |
Full-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| PRT551 Project Management, Risk and Reliability | CO | ENG519 Sustainability | CO |
| ENG515 Water Resources Engineering | SE | ENG563 Advanced Structural Analysis | SE |
| ENG567 Design of Steel Structures | SE | ENG564 Geotechnical Engineering | SE |
| ENG569 Structural Analysis | SE | ENG566 Design of Concrete Structures | SE |
| Year 2 | |||
| ENG606 Competitiveness and Practice (20cp) | CO | PRT565 Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Algorithms | CO |
| PRT800 Concepts of Academic Research | R | ENG516 Road and Traffic Engineering | SE |
| PRT801 Concepts of Industry Research | R | PRT803 Industry Design and Research Project (20cp) OR PRT822 Academic Research Thesis (20cp) | R |
CIVIL AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | R = Research | SE = Specialist Elective |
Part-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| PRT551 Project Management, Risk and Reliability | CO | ENG519 Sustainability | CO |
| ENG567 Design of Steel Structures | SE | ENG566 Design of Concrete Structures | SE |
| Year 2 | |||
| ENG569 Structural Analysis | SE | ENG563 Advanced Structural Analysis | SE |
| ENG515 Water Resources Engineering | SE | ENG564 Geotechnical Engineering | SE |
| Year 3 | |||
| ENG606 Competitiveness and Practice (20cp) | CO | PRT565 Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Algorithms | CO |
| ENG516 Road and Traffic Engineering | SE | ||
| Year 4 | |||
| PRT800 Concepts of Academic Research | R | PRT803 Industry Design and Research Project (20cp) OR PRT822 Academic Research Thesis (20cp) | R |
| PRT801 Concepts of Industry Research | R | ||
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | R = Research | SE = Specialist Elective |
Full-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| PRT551 Project Management, Risk and Reliability | CO | ENG519 Sustainability | CO |
| ENG524 Power Engineering | SE | ENG573 Communication Systems | SE |
| ENG571 Analogue Devices | SE | ENG574 Power Systems Analysis | SE |
| ENG572 Digital Signal Processing | SE | ENG597 Renewable Energy Systems | SE |
| Year 2 | |||
| ENG606 Competitiveness and Practice (20cp) | CO | PRT803 Industry Design and Research Project (20cp) OR PRT822 Academic Research Thesis (20cp) | R |
| PRT800 Concepts of Academic Research | R | PRT565 Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Algorithms | CO |
| PRT801 Concepts of Industry Research | R | ENG576 Control Engineering | SE |
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | R = Research | SE = Specialist Elective |
Part-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| PRT551 Project Management, Risk and Reliability | CO | ENG519 Sustainability | CO |
| ENG524 Power Engineering | SE | ENG597 Renewable Energy Systems | SE |
| Year 2 | |||
| ENG571 Analogue Devices | SE | ENG573 Communication Systems | SE |
| ENG572 Digital Signal Processing | SE | ENG574 Power Systems Analysis | SE |
| Year 3 | |||
| ENG606 Competitiveness and Practice (20cp) | CO | PRT565 Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Algorithms | CO |
| ENG576 Control Engineering | SE | ||
| Year 4 | |||
| PRT800 Concepts of Academic Research | R | PRT803 Industry Design and Research Project (20cp) OR PRT822 Academic Research Thesis (20cp) | R |
| PRT801 Concepts of Industry Research | R | ||
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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | R = Research | SE = Specialist Elective |
Full-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| PRT551 Project Management, Risk and Reliability | CO | ENG519 Sustainability | CO |
| ENG534 Dynamics of Engineering Systems | SE | ENG581 Applied Heat and Mass Transfer | SE |
| ENG580 Applied Fluid Mechanics | SE | ENG582 Engines and Turbomachinery | SE |
| ENG586 Machine Design | SE | ENG597 Renewable Energy Systems | SE |
| Year 2 | |||
| ENG606 Competitiveness and Practice (20cp) | CO | PRT565 Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Algorithms | CO |
| PRT800 Concepts of Academic Research | R | ENG576 Control Engineering | SE |
| PRT801 Concepts of Industry Research | R | PRT803 Industry Design and Research Project (20cp) OR PRT822 Academic Research Thesis (20cp) | R |
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | R = Research | SE = Specialist Elective |
Part-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| PRT551 Project Management, Risk and Reliability | CO | ENG519 Sustainability | CO |
| ENG580 Applied Fluid Mechanics | SE | ENG581 Applied Heat and Mass Transfer | SE |
| Year 2 | |||
| ENG534 Dynamics of Engineering Systems | SE | ENG582 Engines and Turbomachinery | SE |
| ENG586 Machine Design | SE | ENG597 Renewable Energy Systems | SE |
| Year 3 | |||
| ENG606 Competitiveness and Practice (20cp) | CO | PRT565 Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Algorithms | CO |
| ENG576 Control Engineering | SE | ||
| Year 4 | |||
| PRT800 Concepts of Academic Research | R | PRT803 Industry Design and Research Project (20cp) OR PRT822 Academic Research Thesis (20cp) | R |
| PRT801 Concepts of Industry Research | R | ||
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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.
CIVIL AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | R = Research | SE = Specialist Elective |
Full-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| ENG519 Sustainability | CO | ||
| PRT565 Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Algorithms | CO | ||
| ENG516 Road and Traffic Engineering | SE | ||
| ENG566 Design of Concrete Structures | SE | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| PRT800 Concepts of Academic Research | R | ENG563 Advanced Structural Analysis | SE |
| PRT801 Concepts of Industry Research | R | ENG564 Geotechnical Engineering | SE |
| ENG567 Design of Steel Structures | SE | PRT803 Industry Design and Research Project (20cp) OR PRT822 Academic Research Thesis (20cp) | R |
| ENG569 Structural Analysis | SE | ||
| Year 3 | |||
| PRT551 Project Management, Risk and Reliability | CO | ||
| ENG515 Water Resources Engineering | SE | ||
| ENG606 Competitiveness and Practice (20cp) | CO | ||
CIVIL AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | R = Research | SE = Specialist Elective |
Part-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| ENG519 Sustainability | CO | ||
| ENG566 Design of Concrete Structures | SE | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| PRT551 Project Management, Risk and Reliability | CO | PRT565 Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Algorithms | CO |
| ENG567 Design of Steel Structures | SE | ENG516 Road and Traffic Engineering | SE |
| Year 3 | |||
| ENG515 Water Resources Engineering | SE | ENG563 Advanced Structural Analysis | SE |
| ENG569 Structural Analysis | SE | ENG564 Geotechnical Engineering | SE |
| Year 4 | |||
| PRT800 Concepts of Academic Research | R | PRT803 Industry Design and Research Project (20cp) OR PRT822 Academic Research Thesis (20cp) | R |
| PRT801 Concepts of Industry Research | R | ||
| Year 5 | |||
| ENG606 Competitiveness and Practice (20cp) | CO | ||
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | R = Research | SE = Specialist Elective |
Full-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| ENG519 Sustainability | CO | ||
| PRT565 Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Algorithms | CO | ||
| ENG576 Control Engineering | SE | ||
| ENG597 Renewable Energy Systems | SE | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| ENG524Power Engineering | SE | ENG573 Communication Systems | SE |
| ENG571 Analogue Devices | SSE | ENG574 Power System Analysis | SE |
| PRT800 Concepts of Academic Research | R | PRT803 Industry Design and Research Project (20cp) OR PRT822 Academic Research Thesis (20cp) | R |
| PRT801 Concepts of Industry Research | R | ||
| Year 3 | |||
| ENG606 Competitiveness and Practice (20cp) | CO | ||
| PRT551 Project Management, Risk and Reliability | CO | ||
| ENG572 Digital Signal Processing | SE | ||
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | R = Research | SE = Specialist Elective |
Part-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| ENG519 Sustainability | CO | ||
| ENG597 Renewable Energy Systems | SE | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| PRT551 Project Management, Risk and Reliability | CO | PRT565 Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Algorithms | CO |
| ENG524 Power Engineering | SE | ENG576 Control Engineering | SE |
| Year 3 | |||
| ENG571 Analogue Devices | SE | ENG573 Communication Systems | SE |
| ENG572 Digital Signal Processing | SE | ENG574 Power Systems Analysis | SE |
| Year 4 | |||
| PRT800 Concepts of Academic Research | R | PRT803 Industry Design and Research Project (20cp) OR PRT822 Academic Research Thesis (20cp) | R |
| PRT801 Concepts of Industry Research | R | ||
| Year 5 | |||
| ENG606 Competitiveness and Practice (20cp) | CO | ||
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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | R = Research | SE = Specialist Elective |
Full-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| ENG519 Sustainability | CO | ||
| ENG581 Applied Heat and Mass Transfer | SE | ||
| ENG582 Engines and Turbomachinery | SE | ||
| ENG597 Renewable Energy Systems | SE | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| ENG534 Dynamics of Engineering Systems | SE | PRT565 Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Algorithms | CO |
| ENG580 Applied Fluid Mechanics | SE | ENG576 Control Engineering | SE |
| PRT800 Concepts of Academic Research | R | PRT803 Industry Design and Research Project (20cp) OR PRT822 Academic Research Thesis (20cp) | R |
| PRT801 Concepts of Industry Research | R | ||
| Year 3 | |||
| PRT551 Project Management, Risk and Reliability | CO | ||
| ENG606 Competitiveness and Practice (20cp) | CO | ||
| ENG586 Machine Design | SE | ||
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | R = Research | SE = Specialist Elective |
Part-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| ENG519 Sustainability | CO | ||
| ENG581 Applied Heat and Mass Transfer | SE | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| PRT551 Project Management, Risk and Reliability | CO | ENG582 Engines and Turbomachinery | SE |
| ENG580 Applied Fluid Mechanics | SE | ENG597 Renewable Energy Systems | SE |
| Year 3 | |||
| ENG534 Dynamics of Engineering Systems | SE | PRT565 Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Algorithms | CO |
| ENG586 Machine Design | SE | ENG576 Control Engineering | SE |
| Year 4 | |||
| PRT800 Concepts of Academic Research | R | PRT803 Industry Design and Research Project (20cp) OR PRT822 Academic Research Thesis (20cp) | R |
| PRT801 Concepts of Industry Research | R | ||
| Year 5 | |||
| ENG606 Competitiveness and Practice (20cp) | CO | ||
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STUDENTS COMMENCING IN SUMMER SEMESTER
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student enrolling in a full-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.
CIVIL AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | R = Research | SE = Specialist Elective |
Full-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Summer Semester | |||
| Year 1 | |||||
| ENG519 Sustainability | CO | ||||
| PRT551 Project Management, Risk and Reliability | CO | ||||
| Year 2 | |||||
| ENG515 Water Resources Engineering | SE | ENG563 Advanced Structural Analysis | SE | ||
| ENG569 Structural Analysis | SE | ENG564 Geotechnical Engineering | SE | ||
| ENG567 Design of Steel Structures | SE | ENG566 Design of Concrete Structures | SE | ||
| Year 3 | |||||
| ENG606 Competitiveness and Practice (20cp) | CO | PRT565 Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Algorithms | CO | ||
| PRT800 Concepts of Academic Research | R | ENG516 Road and Traffic Engineering | SE | ||
| PRT801 Concepts of Industry Research | R | PRT803 Industry Design and Research Project (20cp) OR PRT822 Academic Research Thesis (20cp) | R | ||
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | R = Research | SE = Specialist Elective |
Full-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Summer Semester | |||
| Year 1 | |||||
| ENG519 Sustainability | CO | ||||
| PRT551 Project Management, Risk and Reliability | CO | ||||
| Year 2 | |||||
| ENG524 Power Engineering | SE | ENG573 Communication Systems | SE | ||
| ENG571 Analogue Devices | SE | ENG574 Power Systems Analysis | SE | ||
| ENG572 Digital Signal Processing | SE | ENG597 Renewable Energy Systems | SE | ||
| Year 3 | |||||
| PRT800 Concepts of Academic Research | R | PRT565 Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Algorithms | CO | ||
| PRT801 Concepts of Industry Research | R | ENG576 Control Engineering | SE | ||
| ENG606 Competitiveness and Practice (20cp) | CO | PRT803 Industry Design and Research Project (20cp) OR PRT822 Academic Research Thesis (20cp) | R | ||
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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | R = Research | SE = Specialist Elective |
Full-Time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Summer Semester | |||
| Year 1 | |||||
| ENG519 Sustainability | CO | ||||
| PRT551 Project Management, Risk and Reliability | CO | ||||
| Year 2 | |||||
| ENG534 Dynamics of Engineering | SE | ENG581 Applied Heat and Mass Transfer | SE | ||
| ENG580 Applied Fluid Mechanics | SE | ENG582 Engines and Turbomachinery | SE | ||
| ENG586 Machine Design | SE | ENG597 Renewable Energy Systems | SE | ||
| Year 3 | |||||
| PRT800 Concepts of Academic Research | R | PRT565 Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Algorithms | CO | ||
| PRT801 Concepts of Industry Research | R | ENG576 Control Engineering | SE | ||
| ENG606 Competitiveness and Practice (20cp) | CO | PRT803 Industry Design and Research Project (20cp) OR PRT822 Academic Research Thesis (20cp) | R | ||
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
Successful completion of a recognised Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering Science, Bachelor of Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Technology or equivalent international qualification in civil and structural, electrical and electronics, mechanical engineering or an approved equivalent discipline.
Note: applicants may only study in the stream that matches the engineering area of their undergraduate degree.
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 4 (ZEAP40) | Successful completion of EAP004 English for Academic Purposes 4 |
| IELTS Academic Module (including One Skill Retake) | A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0. |
| Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) | A minimum overall score of 176, with no skill below 169. |
| Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency | A minimum overall grade of C1, valid for three years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU. |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module | A minimum overall score of 58 with no score lower than 50. |
| TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT) | A minimum overall score of 79 with 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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Nikki
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I always encourage the young generation towards STEM fields, especially females. The other good thing about engineering or other STEM fields is that they are interconnected, meaning there are multiple career opportunities.
Shehani
CDU student
The people-first approach to flexibility and supportive learning environment at CDU meant I could find a balance with study, work and family life.
Nikki
CDU student
I always encourage the young generation towards STEM fields, especially females. The other good thing about engineering or other STEM fields is that they are interconnected, meaning there are multiple career opportunities.
Shehani
CDU student
Course details
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.
Additional information
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