GradDipIndigStds(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 032970G
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas:
1 Year
This course is for those working or intending to work with Indigenous Australian people. Provision is made to enhance knowledge, competence and skills for culturally appropriate practice with diverse Indigenous Australian groups, communities and organisations. It examines the cultural, social, economic and political contexts and issues confronting Indigenous Australian people. The dynamic and complex environment in which Indigenous Australian people are positioned is considered through Indigenous Australian perspectives. It adopts an approach embodying principles of social justice in both androgogical processes and intended outcomes, informed by emergent Indigenous Australian critical theory.
A degree level qualification or equivalent. Applicants with other qualifications, experience and expertise are considered for admission, but may be required to complete appropriate preliminary units.
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.
This fee-paying course is two semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study. Where possible lectures are scheduled in the evenings to accommodate full-time employees.
A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate award(s) approved for this course are:
Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Studies
Not all optional units are available in both semesters. Please check with the course coordinator to determine availablitity.
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.
Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.
Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
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Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
SELECT 4 OPTIONS | 100.0 | ||||
100.0 | |||||
Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
SELECT 4 OPTIONS | 100.0 | ||||
100.0 | |||||
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 1 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
301451 | v.3 | Introduction to Indigenous Australians 501 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
301452 | v.3 | Aboriginal Land and Native Title 501 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
305738 | v.2 | Indigenous Australian Spirituality 501 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
305740 | v.2 | Indigenous Australian Sport 501 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
306058 | v.2 | Indigenous Australian Research Experiences and Perspectives 501 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 2 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
305737 | v.2 | Indigenous Australians and Gender 502 | 3.0 | 25.0 |
Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
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2009 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
2009 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.