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 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. Please check unit availability as not all units are available in each semester.
A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate awards approved for this course appear below.
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.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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Year 1 Semester 1 |
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SELECT 4 OPTIONS | 100.0 | ||||
100.0 | |||||
Year 1 Semester 2 |
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SELECT 4 OPTIONS | 100.0 | ||||
100.0 | |||||
Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 1 | Hrs/Wk | Credits | |||
301359 | v.3 | Indigenous Australian Identity and Representation 501 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
301360 | v.3 | Policies and Indigenous Australian People 501 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
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 | |
306057 | v.2 | Approaches to Research in Indigenous Australian Contexts 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 | Credits | |||
301361 | v.3 | Working with Indigenous Australian People 502 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
301362 | v.3 | Indigenous Australian Culture 502 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
301366 | v.3 | Indigenous Australian Family Perspectives 502 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
302402 | v.3 | Media and Indigenous Issues 513 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
305737 | v.2 | Indigenous Australians and Gender 502 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
305739 | v.2 | Indigenous Australian Oral History 502 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
305861 | v.2 | Indigenous Australian Independent Study 500 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
Year | Location | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# | |
2006 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
2006 | 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.