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Course Level
Diploma
Diploma of Indigenous Research
The Diploma of Indigenous Research is exclusively for Indigenous students. You will draw on your own knowledge, heritage and cultural traditions to carry out on-ground research work and learn how research may contribute in positive ways to Indigenous people, places and futures. If you are new to research, you will gain an introduction to key issues and themes, and develop practical skills informed by the place where you live and its law and knowledge. If you are already exploring your own research projects, you will gain supervision and support, and meet other students exploring their own projects in other places. If you are an experienced researcher, you will demonstrate this and be recognized for the skills and practices that are important in your workplace or community. This course includes an on-ground research project where you will be supported to develop your own research work in urban or remote Aboriginal communities. All units in the course are available online and can be carried out in the places where you live and work.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
Education and Community Precinct | Full-time - 1 years Part-time - 2 years | N/A | N/A |
CDU Online | Online/Off-campus - 1 years Part-time - 2 years | N/A | N/A |
Structure
The course requires the successful completion of 80 credit points of study. Fifty (50) credit points of core units provide an opportunity for the formalization and recognition of Indigenous knowledge traditions and an orientation and cultural foundation to the ways in which knowledge is recorded and transmitted within the University. Thirty (30) credit points of electives allows students an element of diversity in their studies, an ability to explore an area of specific interest, or to continue with research work of value to their own knowledge community.
Entry requirements
- Admission requirements are met by one of the following:
- Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60.
- Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher.
- Successful completion of at least 0. 5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.
- Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.
- Attainment of a STAT multiple choice score of 135 (or a score of 145 if prior to May 2010).
- Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognized tertiary preparation course.
- Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.
- After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.
- Consideration will also be given to applicants that do not meet the University's minimum entry requirements who have relevant professional experience and knowledge in Indigenous work.