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 70*.
• Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate IV 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 147.
• Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognised tertiary preparation course of at least 12 months duration.
• Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.

* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.

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 either undertaking previous education in 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 - 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.

* 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.