Students with an bachelor’s degree from their home country and who are academically capable of postgraduate study may find their English language level a barrier to postgraduate study in Australia.
CRICOS Course Code: 0100442 (NT/VIC), 0100446 (NSW)
Charles Darwin University CRICOS Provider Code 00300K (NT/VIC) 03286A (NSW), RTO Provider Code 0373
The Masters Preparation Programme (MPP) prepares international students to meet the entry criteria for CDU masters programmes by developing advanced skills in academic writing, research, critical thinking and intercultural communication.
Students can smoothly transition into an English-language masters programme in one semester and gain a deep understanding of the demands of postgraduate study and learn the processes, expectations and methods for success before their masters programme begins.
For a full list of all postgraduate programmes that the Masters Preparation Programme can lead to, click here.
The pricing below is only for enrolments in 2021. Fees for 2022 enrolments will be published in due course.
| Programme length | Intake Date (2021) | Fee (AUD) |
|---|---|---|
| 4-5 months | 1 March, 19 July, 8 November | 4,500 |
| Latest Application Date (Offshore) | Latest Application Date (Onshore) | Latest Acceptance Date | Orientation | Teaching begins | Census Date | Teaching ends | Exams | Break |
Semester 1 2021 | 15 Feb 2021 | 26 Feb 2021 | 22 Feb for offshore & 1 March for onshore | 25-26 February 2021 | 1 March 2021 | 22 March 2021 | 28 May 2021 | 7-18 June 2021 | 2-9 April 2021 |
Semester 2 2021 | 5 July 2021 | 16 July 2021 | 15 July for offshore & 19 July for onshore | 15-16 July 2021 | 19 July 2021 | 30 Aug 2021 | 15 October 2021 | 25 October- 5 November 2021 | 30 August – 3 September 2021 |
Summer Semester 2021 – 2022 | 25 Oct 2021 | 5 Nov 2021 | 1 Nov for offshore & 8 Nov for onshore | 4-5 November 2021 | 8 November 2021 | TBA | 11 February 2022 | 21-25 February 2022 | 20-31 December 2021 |
Students must achieve an IELTS overall score of 6.0 with no bands less than 5.5, or an agreed equivalent.
| BANGLADESH | • Honours Bachelor degree (3 years) awarded by a Section 1 institution • Honours Bachelor degree (4 years) awarded by a Section 2 institution |
| CHINA | Three year, post-secondary qualification from a recognised institution |
| HONG KONG | 3 year post-secondary qualification, HND case by case |
| INDIA | • 3 year Bachelor degree awarded in 3rd or Pass Division or Class by a Section 2 institution; or • 3 year Bachelor degree awarded in 2nd, 3rd or Pass Division or Class by a Section 3 institution |
| INDONESIA | • A Sarjana (S1), awarded by a Section 1 institution in or after 1998 following a programme identified as accredited by BAN-PT with a rating of C • at least eight semesters (four years) of full-time study (144-160 credits) • Diploma III from Section 1. Three years full-time (110-120 credits) with minimum rating of A or B |
| JAPAN | 3 year JCDs assessed by NOOSR as Cert IV or Diploma equivalent. Not eligible for entry |
| KENYA | Successful completion of a 3 year full-time Diploma from public university |
| KOREA | Completion of a Bachelor degree (Haksa) |
| MACAU | Recognised first degree (honours/ordinary) and Higher Diplomas only. Other three year qualifications case by case as per NOOSR guidelines |
| MALAYSIA | Recognised first degree, 4 year full-time Diploma or Advanced Diploma after SPM or a 3 – 4 year full time Diploma or Advanced Diploma after STPM as accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Authority. A tertiary qualification at degree or equivalent level from a recognised institution/Advanced Diploma or other equivalent qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis |
| Nepal | 3 year Bachelor degree awarded by a Section 1 institution at pass division or second division |
| NIGERIA | Higher National Diploma (3 year full-time; or 2 year full-time, post National Diploma) from institutions accredited by the National Board of Technical Education |
| Oman | Completion of a Bachelor degree from a section 2 college of higher education 4 year duration with a final grade of 3.0, 75% or B |
| PAKISTAN | • A Bachelor degree awarded by a Section 1 institution requiring three years of full-time study in any division or grade for a 3 year Bachelor. • An Honours Bachelor degree awarded by a section 2 institution in either the second or third division or with a letter grade of C or D requiring at least three years of full-time study |
| RUSSIA | Diploma o Nepolnom Vysshem Obrazovanii |
| SAUDI ARABIA | • Bachelor degree from a Section 2 institution with grade of pass or good • Bachelor degree from a Section 3 institution |
| SINGAPORE | Recognised first degree,; successful completion of an Advanced Diploma of 1 year full-time studies awarded by a Polytechnic and following a Polytechnic Diploma |
| SRI LANKA | Recognised first degree (40% plus) or 3 year Diploma or equivalent (55% plus) |
| TAIWAN | Bachelor Degree of 2 or 3 years full-time completed after a Junior College Diploma in an unrelated field from a Section 1 university |
| TURKEY | Recognised first degree (Lisans Diplomasi or Muhendis Diplomasi) GPA of 2.0 from all schools |
| UAE | Completion of a Bachelor degree from a section 2 or other licensed UAE instruction, 4 years full time with a grade below 3 out of 4 |
| VIETNAM | A Bang Tot nghiep Dai hoc (University Graduation Diploma) awarded by a Section 2 institution with the title of Bang Cu nhan (Bachelor degree) or a professional title, such as Ky su (Engineer), or Bac si Y khoa (Physician) requiring four years of regular, full-time study (Chinh Quy) |
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