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Undergraduate

Bachelor of Arts

Key details

Duration

3 year/s full-time
6 year/s part-time
3 year/s full-time

Intake

Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer Semester
On campus - Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer Semester
Online - No
Important Dates

Locations

Casuarina campus, Online
Casuarina campus

Credit points required

240

Course code

WARTS3
SATAC codes
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Overview

The Bachelor of Arts is a highly flexible, new-age degree featuring a choice of six majors, each offering a unique perspective on the world around you and your role in it. You'll learn how to improve your decision-making, generate new ideas, and think critically and creatively.

At a time when some jobs are disappearing, others are evolving and new jobs are emerging, these are the transferable skills that will future proof your career.

CDU's Bachelor of Arts develops both the breadth and depth of your knowledge. It gives you the freedom to focus on your area of interest, while also studying other subjects from a wide range of fields.

At CDU, you'll benefit from a unique focus on Indigenous leadership and the issues and opportunities facing Northern Australia and South-East Asia.

You'll also have the flexibility to study online, on campus or a mix of both, part-time or full-time. With 24/7 access to learning materials and online collaboration tools, you can study when it suits you.

Choose from six majors:

Media Studies, Literature and Creative Writing: Explore how the digital age is changing communication, interaction and the way information is shared. Learn about social media, media ethics, creative and professional writing, and multi-screen communication.

Society and Digital Culture: Learn how philosophy, sociology and Indigenous knowledge traditions influence the way we think about the world and make decisions. You'll explore the social issues facing Northern Australia and Southeast Asia and the cultural drivers that impact change.

Australian Indigenous Knowledges: Gain the skills and knowledge to work with Indigenous cultures and communities in a culturally-competent way. This major focuses on developing the knowledge and skills for meaningful policy-making and implementing change for Australia's Indigenous peoples. You'll learn about the sociological, economic, historical and cultural drivers that impact Australia's Indigenous policy-making and governance.

Languages, Linguistics and Culture: Learn a new language and examine the role of language and linguistics in our communities - Chinese, Greek, Indonesian or one of three Indigenous languages (Yolngu, Arrernte or Bininj Kunwok). Explore the mechanics of language, the role of languages in our socioeconomic and political lives, and how languages shape our identities and strengthen communities. Opportunities exist to advance your language skills with an in-country study program.

Interdisciplinary Studies: Adopt a variety of knowledge and skills from various disciplines across the University to explore special interests and advance your employment options in an ever-changing world.

Justice Studies, Peace and Truth-Telling: This major provides students with the opportunity to carefully consider the world hidden in plain sight. Units in this major explore climate justice, violent power structures, practices of social transformation and their challenges. Graduate in this major with the skills to solve wicked problems.



Career opportunities

Graduating from this course may lead to career opportunities in a wide range of fields. The knowledge and skills you acquire through this degree will prepare you for work in a range of government and statutory authorities such as land councils, museums, training and research organisations, diplomacy, policy advisor, communications, media, or consultancy particularly where these organisations engage with central and northern Australia and Asia. Study with a focus on interdisciplinary studies will support your career as a project manager, public servant or entrepreneur.

Credit transfers and advanced standing

Pathways

Pathways for VET to Higher Education

Guaranteed credit transfer arrangements are available to students commencing a bachelor degree at Charles Darwin University with completed Certificate IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree qualifications in the same field or discipline. Students who hold completed qualifications should refer to the additional information provided about Advanced Standing and Credit Transfer and Pathways using the links below:


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.

International tuition fees

The annual tuition fee for full time study in 2025 is AUD $27,096.00. This equates to $ $3,387.00 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.

CDU students in a computer lab

Why study arts at CDU?

Future-proof your career when you study arts with us. You'll learn to think critically and creatively in a rapidly changing world. Our courses are highly flexible and tailored to fit your interests and career goals, whether you study Indigenous governance and policy, creative and digital arts, communications, architectural design, or one of many other majors.

  • #2 in Australia for creative arts starting salaries (GUG 2024)
  • #4 in Australia for humanities employment outcomes (GUG 2024) 
  • Learn from leaders in Indigenous and Asia Pacific knowledge, with close ties to important research initiatives
  • Choose to study online, on campus, part-time or full-time as it suits you

 

Creative arts student drawing in workshop

Why study arts at CDU?

Future-proof your career when you study arts with us. You'll learn to think critically and creatively in a rapidly changing world. Our courses are highly flexible and tailored to fit your interests and career goals.

  • #2 in Australia for creative arts starting salaries (GUG 2024)
  • #4 in Australia for humanities employment outcomes (GUG 2024) 
  • Learn from leaders in Indigenous and Asia Pacific knowledge, with close ties to important research initiatives
CDU students in a computer lab

Why study arts at CDU?

Future-proof your career when you study arts with us. You'll learn to think critically and creatively in a rapidly changing world. Our courses are highly flexible and tailored to fit your interests and career goals, whether you study Indigenous governance and policy, creative and digital arts, communications, architectural design, or one of many other majors.

  • #2 in Australia for creative arts starting salaries (GUG 2024)
  • #4 in Australia for humanities employment outcomes (GUG 2024) 
  • Learn from leaders in Indigenous and Asia Pacific knowledge, with close ties to important research initiatives
  • Choose to study online, on campus, part-time or full-time as it suits you

 

Creative arts student drawing in workshop

Why study arts at CDU?

Future-proof your career when you study arts with us. You'll learn to think critically and creatively in a rapidly changing world. Our courses are highly flexible and tailored to fit your interests and career goals.

  • #2 in Australia for creative arts starting salaries (GUG 2024)
  • #4 in Australia for humanities employment outcomes (GUG 2024) 
  • Learn from leaders in Indigenous and Asia Pacific knowledge, with close ties to important research initiatives

What will I study?

The Bachelor of Arts offers students a pathway into diverse specialist and interdisciplinary thematic areas with six majors available including; media studies, literature and creative writing; society and digital culture; Australian Indigenous knowledges; languages, linguistics and culture; interdisciplinary studies; justice studies, peace and truth-telling.

Course structure

As a student, your journey through this program will develop core communication, critical and creative thinking skills to prepare you to participate in an interdisciplinary and global workforce.


A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 240 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless otherwise indicated.

Unit typeCredit PointsSpecific requirements
Core Electives     
(4 units) 
40cp

Compulsory Core units totalling 40 credit points as per list of units detailed below:

IAS101 Indigenous Australia     
CRA101 The Creative North    
IAS201 Cultural Capabilities     
CRA210 Creatives of Time and Place

Specialist Electives     
(8-16 units) 
80-160cp 

Specialist Elective units totalling 80-160 credit points from ONE of the majors detailed below:

NOTE: Students may also choose to complete a second major.


AUSTRALIAN INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGES (Complete 80cp as indicated)

Complete 20cp from the following 100 level units:

IAS123 Sociological Perspectives 
IAS124 Contested Knowledges   
IAS131 Colonising Australia 
IAS144 Indigenous Lands and Resources  

PLUS

Complete 30cp from the following 200 level units:

IAS223 Representing and Recording Country   
IAS225 Cultural Resource and Site Management   
IAS241 Indigenous Policy Principles and Practice   
IAS243 Indigenous Policy Agendas in Federal and State Politics   
IAS245 Indigenous Contemporary Perspectives   
IAS246 Advocacy and Social Action   
IAS254 Partnership and Engagement in Indigenous Land and Sea Management  

PLUS

Complete 30cp from the following 300 level units:

IAS321 Indigenous Sovereignty and Challenges of Reconciliation   
IAS322 Research with Indigenous People   
IAS339 Intercultural Mediation (not offered 2025)   
IAS342 Neocolonialism, Advocacy and the Critique of Development   
IAS344 Indigenous People and Social Justice 
IAS351 Indigenous Networking and Collaboration (not offered 2025)  
IAS352 Practices and Skills in Indigenous Community Work   
IAS353 Indigenous Cultures and the Environment   
IAS355 Indigenous Knowledges and Wellbeing  


JUSTICE STUDIES, PEACE AND TRUTH-TELLING (Complete 80cp as indicated)

Complete 20cp from the following 100 level units:

LAL100 Language, Literacy and Sustainability 
CRA103 Arts, Ecology and Climate Change

PLUS

Complete 30cp from the following 200 level units:

LWA221 Human Rights Law (not offered 2025)   
LWA225 True Justice: Deep Listening   
LWA210 Contemporary Issues   
IAS204 Environmental Justice, Waste and Society   
IAS205 Environment and Climate Change, Writing and Reportage
IAS235 China and International Relations

PLUS

Complete 30cp from the following 300 level units:

IAS302 Language, Crime, and the Law: Forensic Linguistics   
IAS337 Peace Studies: Understanding Solidarity and Sedition   
IAS335 War, Revolutions and Terror   
IAS344 Indigenous People and Social Justice   
IAS355 Indigenous Knowledges and Wellbeing


SOCIETY AND DIGITAL CULTURE (Complete 80cp as indicated)  

Complete 20cp from the following 100 level units:

IAS121 Critical and Creative Thinking     
IAS122 Ethics and Happiness     
IAS123 Sociological Perspectives      
IAS124 Contested Knowledges 
IAS132 Colonial Rule in Southeast Asia

PLUS

Complete 30cp from the following 200 level units:

IAS203 Artificial Intelligence and Human Societies   
IAS221 Social Identities and Relationships     
IAS222 Global Sociology     
IAS223 Representing and Recording Country     
IAS225 Cultural Resource and Site Management   
IAS245 Indigenous Contemporary Perspectives 
IAS231 Colonial North Australia
IAS232 Themes in Global History
IAS237 Ancient Civilisations and Societies
      
PLUS

Complete 30cp from the following 300 level units:

IAS300 Trans and Sex/Gender Diversity
IAS303 Indigenous Philosophies and The West   
IAS321 Indigenous Sovereignty and Challenges of Reconciliation   
IAS322 Research with Indigenous People   
IAS324 Sociology of Crime and Deviance   
IAS325 Cognition and Philosophy of Science   
IAS331 Southeast Asia in the Twentieth Century
IAS332 North Australia in the Twentieth Century  
IAS339 Intercultural Mediation (not offered 2025) 
 

MEDIA STUDIES, LITERATURE AND CREATIVE WRITING (Complete 80cp as indicated)

Complete 20cp from the following 100 level units:

IAS111 Introduction to Australasian Literature     
IAS112 Creative Practice in a Digital Context    
CRA114 Studio Sound Recording   
CRA121 Screen Culture 
CRA122 Short Film Making 
CRA125 Workshop in Dramatic Writing (not offered 2025)

PLUS

Complete 30cp from the following 200 level units:

IAS203 Artificial Intelligence and Human Societies   
IAS205 Environment and Climate Change, Writing and Reportage   
IAS206 Gender and Society (not offered 2025)   
IAS211 Writing for the Media (title changed from 2025)  
IAS212 Media, Culture, Power (not offered 2025)
IAS213 Guilty Reading: Topics in Popular Genres   
IAS214 Contemporary Literature and Writing   
CRA222 Film Editing   
CRA223 Cinematography and Lighting (not offered 2025)  
CRA224 Writing for Performance (not offered 2025)    
CRA225 Writing for Screen (not offered 2025) 

PLUS

Complete 30cp from the following 300 level units:

IAS300 Trans and Sex/Gender Diversity   
IAS311 Writing, Journalism and Media Ethics (not offered 2025)   
IAS314 Research in Literary Studies   
IAS319 Workshop in Short Stories and Poetry
CRA322 Location Sound Recording and Design   


INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES (Complete 80cp as indicated)

Complete 20cp from the following 100 level units:

LAL100 Language, Literacy and Sustainability   
COM105 Business and Communication Skills   
MKT103 Fundamentals of Marketing   
HIT164 Computing Fundamentals

PLUS

Complete 30cp from the following 200 level units:

MAN204 Project Management   
MKT205 Marketing Communication Across Cultures   
HIT226 Mobile Web-Structures   
ENT202 Innovation: Strategies and Systems   
CRA200 Interdisciplinary Project (not offered 2025)
CRA220 Gaming and Interactive Entertainment 1 (not offered 2025)   

PLUS

Complete 30cp from the following 300 level units:

CRA302 Interdiscplinary Project (not offered 2025)    
CRA301 Research Methods and Project: For Creative Arts and Humanities  (not offered 2025)    
CRA320 Gaming and Interactive Entertainment 2  (not offered 2025)    
HRM306 Global Human Resources   
HIT381 Human-Computer Interaction and Design

 

LANGUAGES, LINGUISTICS AND CULTURE (Complete 80cp as indicated)

Complete 20cp from the following 100 level units:

CHN161 Chinese Language (Mandarin) 1    
CHN162 Chinese Language (Mandarin) 2     
HEL161 Greek Language 1    
HEL162 Greek Language 2    
INI161 Indonesian Language 1    
INI162 Indonesian Language 2    
YOL161 Yolngu Languages and Culture 1    
YOL162 Yolngu Languages and Culture 2    
IAS163 Introduction to Linguistics     
IAS165 Language in Society   
TES102 Language, Meaning and Learning

PLUS

Complete 30cp from the following 200 level units:

CHN261 Chinese Language (Mandarin) 3   
CHN262 Chinese Language (Mandarin) 4    
HEL261 Greek Language 3    
HEL262 Greek Language 4     
INI261 Indonesian Language 3    
INI262 Indonesian Language 4   
YOL261 Yolngu Languages and Culture 3   
YOL262 Yolngu Languages and Culture 4   
IAS264 Language Documentation Methods and Tools   
IAS265 Meaning in Language: Semantics (not offered 2025)      
IAS267 Languages in Contact     
IAS268 Sounds and Sound Systems: Phonetics and Phonology   
IAS269  Word and Sentence Structure: Morphology and Syntax    
TES204 Understanding Language Acquisition   
TES206 Language Testing   
TES203 Language Teaching Approaches and Methodologies

PLUS

Complete 30cp from the following 300 level units:

IAS301 Diversity in First Nations Languages   
IAS302 Language, Crime, and the Law: Forensic Linguistics   
IAS362 Advanced Language Studies   
IAS363 Language Planning for Revitalisation and Maintenance   
IAS364 Dictionary Making (not offered 2025)  
IAS365 Linguistic Applications in Indigenous Language Analysis (not offered 2025)   
IAS366 Language Centre Management   
TES307 Global Englishes

Capstone Units     
(0-2 units)
0-20cp

Capstone units totalling 0-20 credit points may be selected from the list below.      

Students may select units from any of the approved specialisations (as above), other units offered throughout the university or by cross institutional enrolment as approved by the course coordinator.

You may, in consultation with the coordinator of your major, choose to undertake units from the capstone units listed below. These units are an invaluable opportunity to gain experience before entering the workforce or starting postgraduate study. They are designed to build on the particular strengths and skills you have acquired whilst studying your major.

The units are only available for manual enrolment. To enrol, complete the Special Enrolment eForm via the eForms tile through the CDU Portal.

IAS401 Foundations for Professional Practice and Skills (not offered 2025)   
IAS402 Intercultural Practice   
IAS403 Independent Study   
IAS404 In-Country Placement   
IAS405 Placement Experience

General Electives   
(2-12 units)
20-120cp

General Elective units totalling between 20-120 credit points selected from undergraduate units offered by the University.

You may take between 2 and 12 general elective units, which are selected from undergraduate units offered by CDU, including units offered within the Bachelor of Arts program that are not part of your major.

Students completing ONE major can select up to a maximum of 40cp of 100 level units. 

Students completing TWO majors can select up to a maximum of 20cp of 100 level units.

When selective electives, choose units at a suitable level. The first number in each unit code indicates the year level at which the subject is taught. Undergraduate units are coded at 100 to 300 level, therefore units coded as IAS1xx, IAS2xx and IAS3xx would be first, second and third year units respectively.

 240cpTotal Credit Points

Course Rules  (unless otherwise indicated in the above course structure) (240cp)

  • A maximum of 100 credit points may be taken from 100 level units.
  • A minimum of 60 credit points may be taken from 300 level units, or above.
  • 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 students 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 prerequisite and assumed knowledge for each unit as some units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the unit area at a lower level.   
     
Legend:CO = Core UnitSE = Specialist Elective

Full-Time Study Plan

Semester 1Semester 2
Year 1
IAS101 Indigenous AustraliaCOCRA101 The Creative NorthCO
Specialist Elective - 100 levelSESpecialist Elective - 100 levelSE
Specialist Elective - 100 levelSESpecialist Elective - 100 levelSE
Specialist Elective - 100 levelSESpecialist Elective - 100 levelSE
Year 2
IAS201 Cultural CapabilitiesCOCRA210 Creatives of Time and PlaceCO
Specialist Elective - 200 levelSESpecialist Elective - 200 levelSE
Specialist Elective - 200 levelSESpecialist Elective - 200 levelSE
Specialist Elective - 200 levelSESpecialist Elective - 200 levelSE
Year 3
Specialist Elective - 300 levelSESpecialist Elective - 300 levelSE
Specialist Elective - 300 levelSESpecialist Elective - 300 levelSE
Specialist Elective - 300 levelSESpecialist Elective - 300/400 levelSE
Specialist Elective - 300 levelSESpecialist Elective - 300/400 levelSE

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Legend:CO = Core UnitSE = Specialist Elective

Part-Time Study Plan

Semester 1Semester 2
Year 1
IAS101 Indigenous AustraliaCOCRA101 The Creative NorthCO
Specialist Elective - 100 levelSESpecialist Elective - 100 levelSE
Year 2   
IAS201 Cultural CapabilitiesCOCRA210 Creatives of Time and PlaceCO
Specialist Elective - 100 levelSESpecialist Elective - 100 levelSE
Year 3
Specialist Elective - 100 levelSESpecialist Elective - 200 levelSE
Specialist Elective - 100 levelSESpecialist Elective - 200 levelSE
Year 4
Specialist Elective - 200 levelSESpecialist Elective - 200 levelSE
Specialist Elective - 200 levelSESpecialist Elective - 200 levelSE
Year 5
Specialist Elective - 300 levelSESpecialist Elective - 300 levelSE
Specialist Elective - 300 levelSESpecialist Elective - 300 levelSE
Year 6
Specialist Elective - 300 levelSESpecialist Elective - 300/400 levelSE
Specialist Elective - 300 levelSESpecialist Elective - 300/400 levelSE

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STUDENTS COMMENCING IN SEMESTER 2

The Recommended Study Plans provided below are suitable for students 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 prerequisite and assumed knowledge for each unit as some units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the unit area at a lower level.   
     
Legend:CO = Core UnitSE = Specialist Elective

Full-Time Study Plan

Semester 1Semester 2
Year 1
  CRA101 The Creative NorthCO
  Specialist Elective - 100 levelSE
  Specialist Elective - 100 levelSE
  Specialist Elective - 100 levelSE
Year 2
IAS101 Indigenous AustraliaCOCRA210 Creatives of Time and PlaceCO
Specialist Elective - 100 levelSESpecialist Elective - 200 levelSE
Specialist Elective - 100 levelSESpecialist Elective - 200 levelSE
Specialist Elective - 100 levelSESpecialist Elective - 200 levelSE
Year 3
IAS201 Cultural CapabilitiesCOSpecialist Elective - 300 levelSE
Specialist Elective - 200 levelSESpecialist Elective - 300 levelSE
Specialist Elective - 200 levelSESpecialist Elective - 300 levelSE
Specialist Elective - 200 levelSESpecialist Elective - 300 levelSE
Year 4
Specialist Elective - 300 levelSE  
Specialist Elective - 300 levelSE  
Specialist Elective - 300/400 levelSE  
Specialist Elective - 300/400 levelSE  

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Legend:CO = Core UnitSE = Specialist Elective

Part-Time Study Plan

Semester 1Semester 2
Year 1
  CRA101 The Creative NorthCO
  Specialist Elective - 100 levelSE
Year 2   
IAS101 Indigenous AustraliaCOCRA210 Creatives of Time and PlaceCO
Specialist Elective - 100 levelSESpecialist Elective - 100 levelSE
Year 3
IAS201 Cultural CapabilitiesCOSpecialist Elective - 100 levelSE
Specialist Elective - 100 levelSESpecialist Elective - 100 levelSE
Year 4
Specialist Elective - 200 levelSESpecialist Elective - 200 levelSE
Specialist Elective - 200 levelSESpecialist Elective - 200 levelSE
Year 5
Specialist Elective - 200 levelSESpecialist Elective - 300 levelSE
Specialist Elective - 200 levelSESpecialist Elective - 300 levelSE
Year 6
Specialist Elective - 300 levelSESpecialist Elective - 300 levelSE
Specialist Elective - 300 levelSESpecialist Elective - 300 levelSE
Year 7
Specialist Elective - 300/400 levelSE  
Specialist Elective - 300/400 levelSE  

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STUDENTS COMMENCING IN SUMMER SEMESTER

The Recommended Study Plans provided below are suitable for students 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 prerequisite and assumed knowledge for each unit as some units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the unit area at a lower level.   
     
Legend:CO = Core UnitSE = Specialist Elective

Full-Time Study Plan

Semester 1Semester 2Summer Semester 
Year 1
    IAS101 Indigenous AustraliaCO
    IAS201 Cultural CapabilitiesCO
    Specialist Elective - 100 levelSE
    Specialist Elective - 100 levelSE
Year 2  
Specialist Elective - 100 levelSECRA101 The Creative NorthCO  
Specialist Elective - 100 levelSECRA210 Creatives of Time and PlaceCO  
Specialist Elective - 100 levelSESpecialist Elective - 200 levelSE  
Specialist Elective - 100 levelSESpecialist Elective - 200 levelSE  
Year 3  
Specialist Elective - 200 levelSESpecialist Elective - 300 levelSE  
Specialist Elective - 200 levelSESpecialist Elective - 300 levelSE  
Specialist Elective - 200 levelSESpecialist Elective - 300 levelSE  
Specialist Elective - 200 levelSESpecialist Elective - 300 levelSE  
Year 4  
Specialist Elective - 300 levelSE    
Specialist Elective - 300 levelSE    
Specialist Elective - 300/400 levelSE    
Specialist Elective - 300/400 levelSE    

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Legend:CO = Core UnitSE = Specialist Elective

Part-Time Study Plan

Semester 1Semester 2Summer Semester
Year 1
    IAS101 Indigenous AustraliaCO
    IAS201 Cultural CapabilitiesCO
Year 2     
Specialist Elective - 100 levelSECRA101 The Creative NorthCO  
Specialist Elective - 100 levelSECRA210 Creatives of Time and PlaceCO  
Year 3  
Specialist Elective - 100 levelSESpecialist Elective - 100 levelSE  
Specialist Elective - 100 levelSESpecialist Elective - 100 levelSE  
Year 4  
Specialist Elective - 200 levelSESpecialist Elective - 200 levelSE  
Specialist Elective - 200 levelSESpecialist Elective - 200 levelSE  
Year 5  
Specialist Elective - 200 levelSESpecialist Elective - 300 levelSE  
Specialist Elective - 200 levelSESpecialist Elective - 300 levelSE  
Year 6  
Specialist Elective - 300 levelSESpecialist Elective - 300 levelSE  
Specialist Elective - 300 levelSESpecialist Elective - 300 levelSE  
Year 7  
Specialist Elective - 300/400 levelSE    
Specialist Elective - 300/400 levelSE    

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

Admission requirements are met by one of the following:

  • Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*.
  • Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher.
  • Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.
  • Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.
  • Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 140.
  • Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognised tertiary preparation course.
  • Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.
  • Defence members with service of 1 year or more at the following ranks (or higher) meet the academic entry requirement for this course:
    • Navy: Seaman, Able Seaman, Leading Seaman
    • Air Force: Aircraftmen/Aircraftwoman, Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman, Corporal
    • Army: Private, Lance Corporal, Corporal
  • Current School Leaver Pathways:
    • Best of 3 Year 12 subject grades
    • School recommendation program

* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.

International entry pathway

International applicants who have completed the CDU Foundation Studies Program and achieved a minimum mark of 65% in the Foundation English units A and B are eligible to apply.

Essential requirements

English language requirements

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. From 2025 ALL applicants will be required to supply evidence of this at the time of application. For further details on the English requirements for CDU courses, please refer to CDU English Language Proficiency Policy.

DOMESTIC STUDENTS   
English language proficiency requirements - Domestic students

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS   
English language proficiency requirements - International students   
Course specific English language proficiency requirements for International students are included below.

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 3 (ZEAP30)Successful completion of EAP003 English for Academic Purposes 3
IELTS Academic Module (including One Skill Retake)A minimum overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 6.0.
Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)A minimum overall score of 169, with no skill below 169.
Common European Framework Certificate of English ProficiencyA minimum overall grade of B2.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic moduleA minimum overall score of 50 with no score lower than 50.
TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT)A minimum overall score of 60 and 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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The Arts courses at CDU are flexible and adaptable, with the option to choose from a wide range of both practical and specialised majors or study themes. We encourage students to ask about how a program can be tailored to fit their interests and career goals. Don’t be afraid to ask that question.

Professor Ruth Wallace

Ruth Wallace

The Arts courses at CDU are flexible and adaptable, with the option to choose from a wide range of both practical and specialised majors or study themes. We encourage students to ask about how a program can be tailored to fit their interests and career goals. Don't be afraid to ask that question.

Professor Ruth Wallace

Ruth Wallace

The Arts courses at CDU are flexible and adaptable, with the option to choose from a wide range of both practical and specialised majors or study themes. We encourage students to ask about how a program can be tailored to fit their interests and career goals. Don’t be afraid to ask that question.

Professor Ruth Wallace

Ruth Wallace

The Arts courses at CDU are flexible and adaptable, with the option to choose from a wide range of both practical and specialised majors or study themes. We encourage students to ask about how a program can be tailored to fit their interests and career goals. Don't be afraid to ask that question.

Professor Ruth Wallace

Ruth Wallace

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 7.

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Additional information

Can offers be deferred?
Yes
Award
Bachelor of Arts
Faculty/College
Faculty of Arts and Society
Sector
HE
Area of study
Arts, Languages and Linguistics, Humanities and Social Sciences, Creative and Performing Arts, Indigenous Knowledges, Communications and Design

Contact details

For further information about the course, enrolment procedures, closing dates and other administrative issues please contact Student Central on:

Email:Student.Central@cdu.edu.auPhone:1800 061 963 (free call)

You make CDU

Together we are a positive force for change in our communities and the world.

You make CDU

Our students choose to study with us because we share the same vision – to make a positive change. Whatever your motivation is, we can guide you in the right direction.

You make CDU

Together we are a positive force for change in our communities and the world.

You make CDU

Our students choose to study with us because we share the same vision – to make a positive change. Whatever your motivation is, we can guide you in the right direction.

How to apply

There are many ways to apply to CDU. The method you use depends on your course type, where you live and whether you are a new or returning student to CDU.

Remember to apply early for your best chance at securing an offer to study with us.

SATAC

SATAC is the application channel for residents of NT, ACT, SA, WA, QLD, VIC, NSW or TAS.

MyNextCourse

Direct applications are available to students who have completed a CDU or BIITE course at a Certificate III level or higher. Most CDU and BIITE enabling programs are also accepted through this process.

International applications

Applications must be submitted online through our application portal, Studylink. You'll need a valid email address to create your online account. Once you have started your application, you will be able to save it and resume it later. There is no application fee when you apply online.

You may be able to lodge a direct application; however, there may be restrictions on your geographic location. If you cannot submit a direct application via the application portal, please apply through one of our registered agents.

Apply through StudyLink or through an Agent.

International applicants currently studying year 12 in Australia should apply via SATAC.

If you do not meet any of the criteria above please visit Pathways to study to view the options available to you.

SATAC codes

Location
SATAC Code
Casuarina campus (CSP)
113311
Online (CSP)
113311
* CSP = Commonwealth supported place
FF = Full fee

CRICOS codes

Location
CRICOS Code
Casuarina campus
116335B

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