Charles Darwin University

Associate Degree of Network Engineering

Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)

The Associate Degree of Network Engineering provides you with the skills, knowledge and confidence required to design, operate and maintain networks that play a crucial role in the infrastructure of industry and government organizations. The course has a strong practical emphasis and you will be given extensive opportunities to put theory into practice. Study part-time or full-time, and choose to study 100% online (domestic only), or on-campus.

Official
Duration
2 years
Online
Qualification
Advanced Diploma
AQF 6
Campus
Casuarina
NT · +3 more campuses
Course code
CRICOS 089401C
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Course overview

The Associate Degree of Network Engineering provides you with the skills, knowledge and confidence required to design, operate and maintain networks that play a crucial role in the infrastructure of industry and government organizations. The course has a strong practical emphasis and you will be given extensive opportunities to put theory into practice. Study part-time or full-time, and choose to study 100% online (domestic only), or on-campus.

Entry requirements

Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.

Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.

Academic qualifications

Values are shown exactly as the institution publishes them.

IB Diploma

24 / 45

53.33%

English language

Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.

  • IELTS AcademicOverall 6L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
  • TOEFL iBTOverall 60L 18 · R 18 · W 18 · S 18
  • PTE AcademicOverall 50L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
  • Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 169L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
  • Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 169L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169

Additional requirements

  • Academic entry requirement

    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 recognized 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.; After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.

Intakes and tuition

Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.

IntakeCampusStartsApplications closeTuitionFor
2027 · Semester 1Education and Community Precinct——$31,688per yearInternational students
2027 · Semester 2Education and Community Precinct———International students
2026 · Trimester 3Casuarina Campus16 November 2026——International students
2026 · Trimester 3Education and Community Precinct16 November 2026——International students

Where it is taught

  • Casuarina Campus

    Primary

    1 Ellengowan Dr, CASUARINA, NT

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  • CDU Online

    NT

  • Danala Education and Community Precinct

    54-58 Cavenagh Street, Darwin City, NT

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  • Education and Community Precinct

    54 Cavenagh Street, Darwin City, NT, 800, Darwin City, NT

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References

Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

  1. Associate Degree of Network Engineeringcdu.edu.au
  2. Charles Darwin Universitycdu.edu.au
  3. CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
  4. International Course Guide 2026Official source
  5. International entry requirementsOfficial source
  6. QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

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Associate Degree of Network Engineering at Charles Darwin University: Fees & Entry Requirements