Charles Darwin University
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
This two-year Associate Degree in Network Engineering equips you with practical skills to design, operate and maintain networks for industry and government. Study flexibly online or on-campus, full-time or part-time, and progress to a bachelor's degree upon completion.
Applicants must meet one of the following: successful completion of Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training with ATAR of at least 60, a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher, at least 0.5 year of full-time higher education study, overseas qualifications equivalent to Australian qualifications, STAT Multiple Choice score of 140, completion of a tertiary enabling program, or acceptable personal competencies statement and employment experience. English language proficiency requirements must be met, with evidence such as previous study in English, Year 12 completion, or approved English test scores (IELTS 6.0, PTE 50, TOEFL 60, or CAE 169).
The course covers data networks and their implementation through 160 credit points of study. Core units include Software Now, Computing Fundamentals, Operating Systems and Applications, Database Concepts, Algorithms and Complexity, Digital Systems and Computer Architecture, Organisation Network Infrastructure, Network Engineering Applications, Project Management, Cyber Security, and Enterprise Network Engineering. Common units cover cultural capabilities and academic skills. Students also select 30 credit points of electives from undergraduate units offered by the university. A minimum of 60 credit points must be taken from 200-level or higher units.
Charles Darwin University is ranked #2 in Australia for undergraduate learner engagement in computing and IT (GUG 2024). CDU offers state-of-the-art technologies and methodologies, flexible study options to suit individual circumstances, and a strong practical emphasis with extensive opportunities to apply theory in real-world contexts. The university is committed to industry-aligned education that equips graduates with technical and analytical skills to future-proof their careers across multiple sectors.
Graduating from this course may lead to various career opportunities including roles as a technician, helpdesk support, and network and systems administrator. Successful completion enables entry into the third year of Charles Darwin University's Bachelor of Information Technology or Bachelor of Software Engineering Honours, providing pathways to advanced IT careers. The technical and analytical skills developed prepare graduates for roles in cyber security, software engineering, data collection, and other IT-related fields across industry and government organisations.
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