Overview

During the Bachelor of Arts programme at Charles Darwin University you'll learn how to improve your decision making, generate new ideas, and think critically and creatively.

Quick Facts:

At a time when some jobs are disappearing, others are evolving and new jobs are emerging, these are the transferable skills that will future proof your career.
At CDU, you'll benefit from a unique focus on Indigenous leadership and the issues and opportunities facing Northern Australia and South-East Asia.
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, whether you study Indigenous governance and policy, creative and digital arts, communications, architectural design, or one of many other majors.

#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
Choose to study online, on campus, part-time or full-time as it suits you

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Australasian Literature

Creative Practice in a Digital Context

Communications Studies

Screen Media

Media and Professional Writing

Media and Culture in Global Communications

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-12 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-11-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-09 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-23 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Darwin, Australia

Disciplines

Art Education View 14 other Bachelors in Art Education in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

Prepare for Your English Test

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Code: 116335B

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.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29800 AUD / year

≈ 29800 AUD / year

Additional Details

Commonwealth Supported places are available for this course to students who meet the residency requirements.

Living costs

Darwin

Australia

1493 - 2530 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Darwin

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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