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  • 100% flexible to study however it suits you

    Choose to study online or on campus, part time or full time

  • Learn with industry-standard technologies and tools

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  • #2 for employment and starting salaries

    The Good Universities Guide 2021 ranks CDU as a leader for graduate employment and starting salaries outcomes

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Top creative and performing arts courses

  • Graphic design and new media student using design software

    Bachelor of Arts (Creative and Digital Arts)

    Learn about creative theory and business practices and complete a range of creative projects using new and emerging design technologies.

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  • CDU music student playing the guitar

    Bachelor of Arts (Music Making, Production and Performance)

    Using an instrument of your choice, combine theory and hands-on learning to master new and emerging music technologies. Plus, gain industry experience through community-based projects.

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  • Creative Arts CDU student

    Creative Arts and Design

    Unleash your natural talents with a practical course in in screen and new media, music, visual arts or design, and creative writing.

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    From technology to photography: How BP’s switching careers

    BP recently returned to study to find way to turn his passion for photography and filmmaking into a profession. Having a full-time job and a young family made study challenging but with support, BP found success.

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  • Luci Lee CDU Bachelor of Art student

    Luci’s art trail from Hong Kong to Darwin

    As a life-long creative, Luci has always had a passion for arts, finding her professional creative outlet as a graphic designer. Following her own art trail has brought her all the way from the bustle of Hong Kong to CDU’s laid-back Casuarina campus in Darwin to study a creative arts course.

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  • CDU Arts student studying outdoors

    Where art and environmental activism intersect: Ally's story

    When asked to describe herself, creative student Ally Pecket digs deep: “I’m a passionate interdisciplinary eco-feminist artist who connects aesthetic creativity and narratives about social and environmental themes.” 

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Duration
Locations
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Bachelor of Arts Honours (VARTH1 - 2021)
1 year/s Full-time
2 year/s Part-time
1 year/s Full-time
2 year/s Part-time
Casuarina Campus, Online
Casuarina Campus, Online
Bachelor of Arts (WARTS2 - 2021)
3 year/s Full-time
6 year/s Part-time
3 year/s Full-time
6 year/s Part-time
Batchelor, Casuarina Campus, Online
Batchelor, Casuarina Campus, Online
Diploma of Arts (YARTS1 - 2021)
1 year/s Full-time
2 year/s Part-time
1 year/s Full-time
2 year/s Part-time
Batchelor, Casuarina Campus, Online
Batchelor, Casuarina Campus, Online
Bachelor of Arts (WARTS2 - 2020)
3 year/s Full-time
6 year/s Part-time
3 year/s Full-time
6 year/s Part-time
Batchelor, Casuarina Campus, Online
Batchelor, Casuarina Campus, Online
Bachelor of Arts Honours (VARTH1 - 2020)
1 year/s Full-time
2 year/s Part-time
1 year/s Full-time
2 year/s Part-time
Casuarina Campus, Online
Casuarina Campus, Online
Diploma of Arts (YARTS1 - 2020)
1 year/s Full-time
2 year/s Part-time
1 year/s Full-time
2 year/s Part-time
Batchelor, Casuarina Campus, Online
Batchelor, Casuarina Campus, Online

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Duration
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Graduate Certificate of Arts (UARTS1 - 2021)
0.5 year/s Full-time
1 year/s Part-time
0.5 year/s Full-time
1 year/s Part-time
Casuarina Campus, Online
Casuarina Campus, Online
Master of Arts (SARTS1 - 2021)
2 year/s Full-time
4 year/s Part-time
2 year/s Full-time
4 year/s Part-time
Casuarina Campus, Online
Casuarina Campus, Online
Graduate Certificate of Arts (UARTS1 - 2020)
0.5 year/s Full-time
1 year/s Part-time
0.5 year/s Full-time
1 year/s Part-time
Casuarina Campus, Online
Casuarina Campus, Online
Master of Arts (SARTS1 - 2020)
2 year/s Full-time
4 year/s Part-time
2 year/s Full-time
4 year/s Part-time
Casuarina Campus, Online
Casuarina Campus, Online

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Locations
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Preparation for Tertiary Success 1 (ZPTS11 - 2021)
1 year/s Full-time
2 year/s Part-time
Not available to international students.
Casuarina Campus, DPC Alice Springs (Desert Peoples Centre)
Not available to international students.
Preparation for Tertiary Success 2 (ZPTS21 - 2021)
0.5 year/s Full-time
1 year/s Part-time
Not available to international students.
Casuarina Campus, DPC Alice Springs (Desert Peoples Centre)
Not available to international students.
Tertiary Enabling Program (ZTEP01 - 2021)
0.5 year/s Full-time
1 year/s Part-time
Not available to international students.
Alice Springs Campus, CDU Sydney, Casuarina Campus, Online
Not available to international students.
Tertiary Enabling Program (ZTEP01 - 2020)
0.5 year/s Full-time
1 year/s Part-time
Not available to international students.
Alice Springs Campus, CDU Sydney, Casuarina Campus, Online
Not available to international students.
Preparation for Tertiary Success 1 (ZPTS11 - 2020)
1 year/s Full-time
2 year/s Part-time
Not available to international students.
Casuarina Campus, DPC Alice Springs (Desert Peoples Centre)
Not available to international students.
Preparation for Tertiary Success 2 (ZPTS21 - 2020)
0.5 year/s Full-time
1 year/s Part-time
Not available to international students.
Casuarina Campus, DPC Alice Springs (Desert Peoples Centre)
Not available to international students.

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Thanks for your interest.

We’re finalising our vocational education and training (VET) courses for 2021 and they’ll be available soon.

Until then, please reach out if you have any questions. Send us an enquiry.

CUA30915 Certificate III in Music Industry (CUA30915 - 2020)
1 year/s
Not available to international students.
Alice Springs, Casuarina
Not available to international students.
CUA31015 Certificate III in Screen and Media (CUA31015 - 2020)
1 year/s
Not available to international students.
Alice Springs, Casuarina
Not available to international students.
CUA40715 Certificate IV in Design (CUA40715 - 2020)
1 year/s
Not available to international students.
Casuarina
Not available to international students.
CPP40115 Certificate IV in Building Design Drafting (CPP40115 - 2020)
1 year/s
Not available to international students.
Casuarina
Not available to international students.
CUA40415 Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services (CUA40415 - 2020)
1 year/s
Not available to international students.
Casuarina
Not available to international students.
CUA40915 Certificate IV in Music Industry (CUA40915 - 2020)
1 year/s
Not available to international students.
Alice Springs, Casuarina
Not available to international students.
CUA41215 Certificate IV in Screen and Media (CUA41215 - 2020)
1 year/s
Not available to international students.
Alice Springs, Casuarina
Not available to international students.
CUA41315 Certificate IV in Visual Arts (CUA41315 - 2020)
1 year/s
Not available to international students.
Alice Springs, Casuarina
Not available to international students.
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