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The Diploma of Arts program offers students a pathway into diverse specialist and interdisciplinary thematic areas including communications, text and digital media; society and culture; digital and global humanities; Indigenous governance and policy; contemporary Indigenous Australian languages and linguistics; digital and creative arts; music, production and performance; and architectural design. As a student, your journey through this program will also develop core communication, critical and creative thinking skills to prepare you to participate in a multi-disciplinary and global workforce. The Diploma of Arts is ideal for anyone who wants a taste of studying arts and would like to gain a qualification but may not be ready to commit to a full bachelor's degree.

Whether you are looking to broaden your awareness or build on your professional skill set, the Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs will expand your knowledge in these areas. You will be introduced to modern issues, research and interventions in the Australian alcohol and other drug fields, with particular reference to the Northern Territory. You can choose to study this diploma either on campus at Casuarina (internally) or online (externally).

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.

The Associate Degree of Legal Studies is for anyone who is interested in broadening their understanding of the legal system without committing to a full law degree. This course will give you a broad understanding of the law, legal processes and legal principles and introduce you to practical areas of the law such as torts, contracts, criminal law and transnational law. It caters for two groups of students: those who have a general interest in legal issues without wishing to complete a full law degree and those who wish to gauge their interest in legal studies and perhaps later seek to undertake a full law degree program.

As a student, you will develop sound theoretical and practical knowledge and skills to engage in culturally informed and accountable Indigenous language work. During the course, you will build on the linguistic skills and knowledge needed for appropriate and culturally sensitive language documentation, analysis, maintenance and revival. You will also have the opportunity to develop skills in speaking an Indigenous language (eg Yolngu or Arrernte), and learn how language (and language learning) exists within cultural and social understanding and practices. You will have the skills and confidence to move into professional roles and further study in the fields of language and linguistics, and in Indigenous language planning and policy at local and national levels. Your skills will also prepare you for effective and equitable engagement between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and languages and the broader Australian community.

The Associate Degree of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) will prepare you to be part of a rapidly evolving field and continually develop new applications to enhance the world we live in. You will develop your knowledge of the principles and applications in the ICT field and strengthen your personal skills in areas such as problem-solving, decision making, effective communication and teamwork. This course was developed in consultation with and is supported by ICT industry leaders and directly aligns with industry requirements.

Love sport so much that you want to make it your career? The Associate Degree in Exercise and Sports Science will help you reach your goal. As an exercise and sports professional, you will help your clients improve their health and fitness, enhance physical performance and prevent and rehabilitate injury in athletes and the clinical population.

The Associate Degree of Engineering will provide a sound basis of fundamental engineering concepts, followed by the application of civil and structural, electrical and electronics or mechanical engineering theory and practice. The course will help you to develop skills for solving common engineering problems as well as prepare you for further study of more advanced engineering concepts in the Bachelor of Engineering Science and Bachelor of Engineering Honours. As a civil and structural engineering associate, you will contribute to the design, operation and maintenance of structures and systems for the modern world. Key areas include water resources, roads and traffic, bridges and marine structures. As an engineering associate in the electrical and electronics industry, you will assist with the design, automation and control of devices which make modern life convenient. You are involved in electronics, telecommunications, biomedical applications and power generation, storage and distribution, including renewable energy. As a mechanical engineering associate, you contribute to the design and construction of devices which improve transportation and provide more affordable manufacturing and production solutions. Key areas include mechatronics, robotics, biomechanical applications, aeroplanes, cars, pumps and pipelines. In addition to specific engineering knowledge, essential engineering skills including innovation, creativity and teamwork are developed. This course was developed in consultation with and is supported by industry leaders. It provides a sound foundation of engineering knowledge which can lead to further engineering study or to employment as an engineering associate.

The Associate Degree of Applied Social Science explores the connection between Indigenous knowledge systems and western culture. These specialised fields of study prepare you for professional and/or further study or research that can contribute to, and further develop, effective and equitable engagement between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and the broader Australian community. You focus on the theoretical concepts and practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander traditional owners promoting accountable leadership, advocacy and empowerment for people and communities to help them reach their goals for effective participation in modern Australian social, cultural and economic life. Key areas you will focus on include: Indigenous social policy, Indigenous resource management and Indigenous community action. You will demonstrate an ability to work within broader society as an active and cultural agent of change, applying what you learn in a culturally informed and respectful manner.

The Graduate Certificate of Strategic Management will help you get the qualifications and skills to be a confident candidate when applying for middle to upper-management positions. The specialised course develops your knowledge, skills and understanding of strategic management. Key areas you will study include decision making, organisational strategy and leadership, contemporary management issues, operations management.