
Postgraduate Short Courses
In as little as 6 months, you can complete a Graduate Certificate to gain specialist knowledge in your field. Designed for working professionals who already hold an undergraduate degree, these fast and flexible qualifications can be studied 100% online.
Explore coursesChoose CDU for postgraduate emergency and disaster management courses
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#2 Australian university for postgraduate employment outcomes
The Good Universities Guide 2024 ranks CDU as a leader for postgraduate employment outcomes
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Hands-on industry projects and placements
Graduate with the skills you need to succeed
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30 years' experience in distance and online education
We have what it takes to support flexible study
Study your way with confidence
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How to apply for postgraduate courses
Find out moreTake the next step in your career and apply for a postgraduate course at CDU.
Find out how to apply for postgraduate courses at CDU, as well as information about application fees and how to accept your offer.
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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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Study pathways
Find out moreAt CDU, there's a study pathway for everyone.
Explore our course and student types, admission requirements and pathways to study so you can apply with confidence.
Launch into your new world of study with confidence
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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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Age is no barrier to making an impact in emergencies
Read moreMeet the emergency services veteran who, at 80, went to university to consolidate a lifetime of on-the-job learning and help shape the future direction of emergency management.