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

Entry requirements

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

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 Proficiency - A minimum overall grade of B2.

Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module- A 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.

Fees and scholarship

International tuition fees

> The annual tuition fee for full time study in 2024 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.

> We offer an exciting and generous range of scholarships to support international students coming to study at CDU from around the globe. Our scholarships reward high-achieving students with outstanding academic accomplishments and who contribute to the potential to make a positive impact on the world.

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