Choose CDU for humanitarian and disaster management courses
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#2 Australian university for graduate employment outcomes
The Good Universities Guide 2022 ranks CDU as a leader for undergraduate employment outcomes
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Top 100 university in the Asia Pacific
According to the Times Higher Education Asia-Pacific University Rankings 2019
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30 years' experience in distance and online education
We have what it takes to support flexible study
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Top humanitarian and emergency management courses
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Bachelor of Humanitarian Aid and Development
See course structureYour path to a career in humanitarian and development aid. This unique course offers both online study and hands-on learning through practical placements with aid organisations in Australia or abroad.
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Master of Emergency and Disaster Management
See course structureA postgraduate online course that equips you with the knowledge to manage all phases of the disaster management cycle. You'll focus on Southeast Asia, a region that is most prone to and affected by disaster.
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Bachelor of Paramedicine
See course structureQualify to work as a paramedic anywhere in Australia. Combine the best of online and face-to-face learning, thanks to guaranteed placements with St John NT.
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Study pathways
Find out moreAt CDU, there's a study pathway for everyone.
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How to apply
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Flexible study options
Find out moreWhatever your motivation is, we can guide you in the right direction. With on-campus, online, part-time and full-time study options, you'll have the flexibility and support to do it your way.
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The Humanitarian Design Summit: Everything I was expecting and more.
Read moreHumanitarian and Community Studies student, Tiana Hokins, attended the Engineers Without Borders Humanitarian Design Summit in India. She describes it as one of the most amazing experiences she has had to date. Here’s her story.
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How Emma's shoring up her industry skills
Read moreAs the humanitarian aid and disaster management sector evolves, keeping up with best practice and new ways of responding to crises has never been more important. That’s exactly why Emma Kettle chose to return to uni to take on a postgraduate degree in Humanitarian, Disaster and Emergency Management.
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Financial support for study: What help can I get?
Read moreBeginning or returning to study can have huge rewards in terms of improving your quality of life and income potential once qualified, but like anything worthwhile, it takes time and money to get there. There is help out there for you.