Online study

Heard of CDU's new, free Preparatory Studies course but not sure what it entails and who it's designed for? From the way the units work to the length of time it takes to complete the course before the semester starts, here's your informal guide to the FREE course designed to help you thrive at Charles Darwin University. 

Hannah’s time volunteering in a remote community in the Kimberley would inspire her to change gears in her career. Studying public health online at Charles Darwin University became the link to her future. 

Yvonne always planned to go to university, but young motherhood put her plans on pause – at least for a decade or two. Starting her first degree in her late 30s didn't slow her learning down in the slightest. In fact, Yvonne turned two very different degrees into a whole new career. 

Becoming a small-town pharmacist is a dream come true for Lauren, who has spent a lifetime involved in the health of her community. She just needed the right online program to support her goals.

Dominique maintains her deep connection to the Territory while kicking goals as an up-and-coming AFLW star in Melbourne. Thanks to CDU’s Elite Athlete Support Program and flexible, online learning, she can chip away at her other dream of becoming an occupational therapist in her spare time.

If university is a chocolate box, Courtney did her best to sample every flavour of CDU. She studied on campus when living in Darwin, studied online when interstate, studied abroad in Norway for the experience of a lifetime, and even picked up an internship as a student that helped her hit the ground running in her career.

Starting university is an exciting time as you immerse yourself in new surroundings, meet new people and take on study challenges. However, it’s normal to feel anxious. How will you adapt to university? Will you make friends? How will you cover all your fees? Let's take a look at all the ways CDU can support you on your journey. 

Because of travel restrictions, international student Showkat Ara Khan is studying online in her home country of Bangladesh. While she can't be on campus, she’s still making the most of her time online with CDU. 

Deciding to study a postgraduate degree can feel like a big step, but it comes with a whole heap of benefits both personally and professionally. Whether you're interested in research or just progressing at work, if you're considering any sort of postgrad experience, check out our tips to know if you're in the right frame of mind to begin.