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The Graduate Certificate of Specialist Education is focused on developing knowledge and skills in a specialist field of education with options of:This course aims to meet the professional development needs of teachers, practitioners, policymakers and principals working in the Northern Territory, Australia and the Asia Pacific. You are encouraged to undertake specialist studies that meet personal, organisational, workplace and community interests.You will enhance your analytical thinking, collaborative learning and transformative practice in localised, national and/or international settings. You will also enhance your work experience by applying professional knowledge and skills acquired throughout the course to practical contexts and settings.

A set of skills to equip an individual to sell, serve or supply alcohol responsibly.This skill set is for personnel involved in the sale, service, promotional service, delivery and supply of alcohol to customers. It also applies to the licensee who is ultimately responsible for managing the responsible service of alcohol.The unit also applies to security staff who monitor customer behaviour and to the licensee who is ultimately responsible for responsible service of alcohol (RSA) management.Responsible practices must be undertaken wherever alcohol is sold, served, or supplied, including where alcohol samples are served during on-site product tastings. This unit therefore applies to any workplace where alcohol is sold, served, or supplied, including all types of hospitality venues, packaged liquor outlets and wineries, breweries and distilleries.This program is available to international students (CRICOS exempt).

The Bachelor of Social Work is a professionally recognised degree that prepares you to pursue a career as a social worker, working with people to enhance their wellbeing. As a social worker you will use principles of social justice, human rights and cultural safety to promote social change and empowerment by providing a range of skills in counselling, case management and community development.The course incorporates knowledge from social work, psychology, social policy, research and First Nations Peoples perspectives. With the Bachelor of Social Work, you will gain the knowledge and practical skills required to work with individuals, families, groups and communities in a safe and inclusive way with those in crisis, or impacted by poverty and social disadvantage.The course includes 20 days of face-to-face classes delivered in five-day intensive blocks, prior to placements. This requirement for completion of the degree meets the professional accreditation standards of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).Note: any travel and accommodation related expenses required to attend the intensives and placements are at the students expense.

The Bachelor of Science will allow you to explore your curiosity and passion for knowledge within your chosen scientific field.Your study options are flexible and diverse with a focus on professional experience in various sciences including biologist, ecologist, spatial scientist, chemist, or in other science fields.You will combine academic studies with practical learning in distinctive environments and communities of northern Australia, and their associated challenges in environmental management.You will strengthen your problem-solving, logical and critical thinking skills, apply an understanding of scientific and technological factors, and consider issues from various cultural, economic and other societal perspectives throughout your studies helping you to approach tasks informed and confident.You will be able to demonstrate and apply an understanding of their chosen areas of science, including concepts, theories and principles to practise in real situations.

The Master of Speech Pathology is a two-year graduate entry program that will provide you with the skills necessary for the delivery of quality speech pathology services and equip you to respond to the changing demands of the Australian health system.The Master of Speech Pathology is designed for students who are seeking a diverse and rewarding allied health career with a focus on communication rights, work and advocacy to optimise communication and swallowing across the lifespan.The course offers flexibility in learning with in-person or online delivery, supported by mandatory on-campus residential schools, and practice education placements in a variety of work settings. Practice education placements are supported by CDU academics and registered Speech Pathology professionals. There are unique placement opportunities in the Northern Territory local, rural and remote areas.CDU welcomes First Nations students and has dedicated support on hand to help support you through your degree.

The Bachelor of Software Engineering Honours will allow you to develop your understanding of the underlying principles and applications of software engineering. Additionally, you will gain professional knowledge and skills that will allow you to stand out from the crowd in the digital world.Study opportunities are also provided to assist students to undertake sought-after industry modules, including Cisco and Microsoft certification.

Be an agent of change and make a difference in the lives of families, individuals and communities. Our Master of Social Work (Qualifying) provides you with the skills and knowledge to work in a diverse range of practice contexts including urban, regional and remote and international settings. As an AASW-accredited course, graduates are eligible for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers and will be a part of a growing and diverse CDU social work alumni. During the course, you will explore themes and concepts such as social justice, human rights, critical reflection and supervision, culturally responsive practice, research and advocacy. Students will complete two placements in the field to further consolidate classroom learning with real world practice.

The Diploma of Science is ideal if you are curious about studying science and would like to learn more, but are unsure about committing to a degree, or if you already have a career in the sciences and want to upskill with another qualification and skills in another discipline.You will explore a variety of science concepts, theories and principles in different fields such as general science, biology, chemistry, environmental science, geographic information science, physics and mathematics until you find the one that resonates with you.As you progress through your Diploma of Science, you will develop your knowledge of logical and critical thinking, and problem-solving from a scientific and technological perspective.After completing your diploma, you have the option to move into our Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Environmental Science courses.Whether you are in the science field or looking to move into science, or perhaps you are a teacher or engineer wanting to gain knowledge about a specific science discipline, this flexible diploma will help you find what you are looking for.

This one-year honours course includes a major research project, advanced-level coursework and research skills training in a number of science disciplines, including:Key areas you could base your research on include:Honours qualifications prepare you for professional positions requiring higher-level project management, effective written and oral communication, analysis, and problem-solving and research skills. You are encouraged to pursue in-depth research under the guidance of experienced researchers and through targeted coursework and generic research skills training.Honours qualifications are also a pathway to further study in Master or PhD programs.

Applications are open for 2026.This course is available to International students.This course is available for online applications.This course can be undertaken as a traineeship. Visitfor more information.This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for a person to be competent in skilled operations, and team leading or supervision. Work is undertaken in various hospitality settings such as restaurants, hotels, motels, clubs, pubs, cafes and coffee shops. The qualification is suitable for an apprenticeship pathway. Studies can be undertaken either on campus or externally at the workplace, with exception of some units which require face to face training.The program is designed to give students flexible training options. There is a combination of on-campus and work experience training. On-campus training includes a range of practical activities in a simulated work environmentThis qualification is available to international students (CRICOS Course No. 112161G). Please refer tofor the course and fee information.

Build on your experience in education with the Graduate Diploma of Specialist Education. This one year professional development course will give you the latest educational and research perspectives to develop your analytical thinking, collaborative learning and transformative practice skills in localised, national and/or international settings.This flexible course can be completed online or on campus, full-time or part-time, and can be personalised to meet your personal, organisational, workplace and community interests.Choose to specialise in:This course is designed for teachers, practitioners, policymakers and principals working in the Northern Territory, Australia and the Asia Pacific.

The Bachelor of Public Health will teach you how to connect with communities and work to develop innovative and evidence-based health strategies.The Bachelor of Public Health focuses on addressing health disparities experienced by population and communities at a local, national and global level. This qualification will prepare you to work in areas of health promotion, policy making, research and disease prevention.Available to study online or on campus, you will graduate with a broad skill set enabling you the opportunity to work in public health across local, rural, remote and global health settings. The Bachelor of Public Health has diverse and relevant unit offerings encompassing topics such as epidemiology, cultural safety, social media, global and environmental health.CDU offers a range of scholarships as well as opportunities to study abroad with international study tours.