Flexible online study

Yes, at CDU you can study most Bachelor and Master’s degrees online or in a mixed-mode delivery (which means you'll study mostly online and do some in-person study).

Mixed-mode study may be required for undergraduate and postgraduate degrees that require practical placements, simulation blocks or intensive on-campus blocks of study. Depending on your course, these may be completed close to your home, or you may need to travel.

Check the course details to find out more or contact  CDU’s Student Central team.

The beauty of an online degree is that it’s flexible. You can study where, when and how it suits you to fit in with family and work.

Only you will know if an online degree is right for you. Take stock of your lifestyle and consider your professional and personal goals, existing social and work commitments, your study space, and time management.

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As an online student, you’ll access your learning materials, watch lectures, take part in interactive classes, plan and submit assessments, and communicate with lecturers and study buddies via CDU’s online learning platform, Learnline.

Depending on your course, you can normally learn on your schedule. This means you can log in and study when it suits you. Learnline can be accessed on a computer, mobile or tablet, and the materials are usually available in a range of formats to make studying easier (including text, audio and video files).

Your assessments will be submitted, and your grades will be made available on Learnline. If you need to sit exams, CDU will arrange for you to attend an exam centre close to your home during the exam period.

You can collaborate with your study buddies via Learnline, or set up informal online study groups through social media or email.

You will need a desktop or laptop and internet access to study online. Check specific system requirements.

This depends on the quality of the degree. Make sure you choose an online degree that is properly and fully accredited by relevant industry bodies. It should also be delivered by a reputable institution.

CDU’s degrees carry the same professional accreditations regardless of whether you study online or on campus.

CDU is a member of Innovative Research Universities (IRU) and is ranked in the Top 100 Universities in the Asia Pacific region and the 28^th Millennial University globally. CDU is also ranked a top 2 Australian university for graduate salaries and employment. Find out more about CDU’s rankings.

CDU will organise placements on your behalf and place you as close to home as possible (subject to availability). To find out more, contact student central.

You can apply to study online at CDU in the same way you would apply to study on campus. Find out more about how to apply.

The cost to study an online degree at CDU is the same as studying on campus. Find out more about course fees.  

Yes, CDU offers a wide range of scholarships for both online and on-campus students. Find a scholarship.

You’ll need roughly 10-12 hours per week, per subject to study a degree online. This accounts for formal contact hours (for lecturers and tutorials) and support hours (for reading and revision).

Depending on whether you study part-time or full time, you’ll be doing one to four subjects each semester.

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