1. Charles Darwin University (CDU)
  2. Doctor of Philosophy

Doctor of Philosophy

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Charles Darwin University (CDU) | Alice Springs
Alice Springs, Northern Territory
Duration
4 years
Fee / year
AUD $33,705
Degree Requirement
Upper 2nd Class
Intake
March, July

About the Course

Field of Study (11)

Major / Specialisation

  • Accounting
  • Business

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Studying in Alice Springs, NT

CDU's Alice Springs campus is is a major educational hub in Central Australia
CDU's Alice Springs campus is is a major educational hub in Central Australia
Nursing Lab, prepares students for the role of a Registered Nurse, and to deliver the highest quality
Nursing Lab, prepares students for the role of a Registered Nurse, and to deliver the highest quality
Trade Skills Centre, offer vocational studies in various industries, encouraging students to undertake trade skills
Trade Skills Centre, offer vocational studies in various industries, encouraging students to undertake trade skills
The Desert Lantern Training Restaurant in Alice Springs gives hospitality and cookery students
The Desert Lantern Training Restaurant in Alice Springs gives hospitality and cookery students
CDU students offer a range of hair and beauty services to the general public
CDU students offer a range of hair and beauty services to the general public
Library provides quality information services to support the teaching, learning and research activities
Library provides quality information services to support the teaching, learning and research activities
The Alice Springs Student Accommodation, offer single and  twin share rooms & as well as communal kitchen areas
The Alice Springs Student Accommodation, offer single and  twin share rooms & as well as communal kitchen areas
The Alice Springs Student Accommodation, student lounge
The Alice Springs Student Accommodation, student lounge
Alice Springs, NT (Out-of-City)
Charles Darwin University (CDU)
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  • Location: Sadadeen, Northern Territory
  • Nearby: Located in the outback of the Australian continent, approximately halfway between Darwin and Adelaide
  • Getting here: NT Department of Transport runs regular bus routes that cover Darwin and Palmerston as well as Alice Springs
  • Faculties: Home to multiple faculties, including Health, Science and Arts
  • Take a trip out to Uluru and camp under the stars, visit kangaroo sanctuary, walking up on ANZAC hills

Entry Requirement

Requirements & Prerequisites

Minimum Requirements

Degree
Upper 2nd Class
Indicative only, lower grades may be eligible.
Guide only, subject to change

English Language Requirement

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IELTS
6.5 (6.0)
Pearson (PTE)
58 (50)
*W = Writing, L = Listening, S = Speaking, R = Reading

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Study Cost & Duration

Tuition Fee

Fee / year
AUD $33,705*
*Fees are reviewed annually and subject to change for the upcoming year.
Intake
March, July
Duration
4 years

Living Cost in Alice Springs, NT

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Living costs with rent

AUD $2,300 - $2,800 / month
Rent / month
AUD $1,100
Private room within 1.5 km from campus
Meals & Groceries
Eat out 2 meals / day + AUD $100
Transportation
Public transport pass
Mobile Plan
Monthly data plan
Entertainment
Movie per adult (x 1 ticket)

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University Intakes

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March 2025 Intake
17 December
July 2025 Intake
28 April
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