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 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 135 (or a score of 145 if prior to May 2010).
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.
* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.
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.
· Navitas Academic English (will not be accepted from 2021 onwards)
· A minimum overall pass and 55% in Academic English 3. (Note: this score will not be accepted from 2021 intakes onwards).
· 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.
The Associate Degree of Network Engineering will provide 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 organisations.
Study opportunities are also provided to assist students to undertake sought-after industry modules, including Cisco and Microsoft certification.
This course was designed in consultation with and is supported by network engineering industry leaders.
ommonwealth supported places
Commonwealth Supported places are available in this course to students who meet one of the following residency requirements:
(a) Australian Citizenship; or
(b) a New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident visa holder who will be resident within Australia for the duration of the unit.
2019 and 2020: Information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.
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Specific requirements
Common units totalling 20 credit points as detailed below.
CUC107Cultural Intelligence and Capability
CUC106Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology
SelectCommon Unitsto find out more about individual units and advanced standing options.
Compulsory Core units totalling 110 credit points as detailed below.
HIT137Software Now
HIT164Computing Fundamentals
HIT172Operating Systems and Applications
HIT234Database Concepts (replaces BIS234 from 2019)
HIT220Algorithms and Complexity
HIT235Digital Systems and Computer Architecture
HIT372Organisation Network Infrastructure (previously HIT272)
HIT274Network Engineering Applications
PMO201Project Management
HIT333Cyber Security (replaces BIS243 from 2019)
HIT374Enterprise Network Engineering (replaces HIT174 as a core unit from 2020)
Select units totalling 30 credit points may be selected from undergraduate units offered by the University.
Credit transfers & pathways
Pathways for VET to Higher Education
Guaranteed credit transfer arrangements are available to students commencing a Bachelor degree at Charles Darwin University with completed Certificate IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree qualifications in the same field or discipline at Charles Darwin University. Students who hold completed qualifications should refer to the additional information provided about Advanced Standing and Credit Transfer and Pathways using the links below:
Credit Transfer and Pathways
Credit Transfers
Advanced Standing
Graduating from this course may lead to various career opportunities including roles as a technician, helpdesk support and network and systems administrator.
