Charles Darwin University

Entry requirements

• There are no mandated 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:

~Air Force: Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman, Corporal, Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman

~Army: Corporal, Lance Corporal, Private

~Navy: Able Seaman, Leading Seaman, Seaman

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. International applicants will be required to supply evidence of this at the time of application.

The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.

• IELTS Academic Module: Minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.5
• Cambridge Advanced English (CAE): Minimum overall score of 176 with no skill below 176
• Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency: Test not accepted for this course.
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module: Minimum overall score of 58 with no score less than 58 in listening, speaking, reading and writing

TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT): Minimum overall score of 80 with no score less than 22 in speaking, writing, reading and listening

Additional requirements may apply.