301369 v.3 Graduate Diploma in Indigenous Studies

GradDipIndigStds(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 032970G
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

Introduction

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.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

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.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

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.

Intermediate Awards 1

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:

Intermediate Awards II

Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Studies

Course Organisation

Not all optional units are available in both semesters. Please check with the course coordinator to determine availablitity.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

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
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
301359	v.3	Indigenous Australian Identity and Representation 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
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
301361	v.3	Working with Indigenous Australian People 502	3.0	25.0
301366	v.3	Indigenous Australian Family Perspectives 502	3.0	25.0
305737	v.2	Indigenous Australians and Gender 502	3.0	25.0
305861	v.2	Indigenous Australian Independent Study 500	3.0	25.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2008	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.