Course Level
Doctor Degree (By Research)
CRICOS
111523E
Doctor of Philosophy - Indigenous Knowledge
Indigenous knowledge spans insights, innovations and practices that Indigenous peoples around the world have developed over countless generations, typically in societies with a deep relationship with their natural surroundings. It is applied across a diverse array of fields - including medicine, health, education, development, resource management, agriculture, law and the arts. This distinctive program - the first in Australia to offer studies in Indigenous knowledge as an explicit, interdisciplinary subject area - is designed to recognize and activate Indigenous knowledge, deepen engagement and reciprocal learning with Indigenous communities, and facilitate entry into a PhD program for Indigenous candidates already engaged in research and academia.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
Parkville | Full-time - 4 years Part-time - 8 years | N/A | N/A |
Structure
Four standard thesis options available:; An 80,000-word thesis; A 60,000-word thesis with a minor folio of work; A 40,000-word thesis with a medium folio of work; A 20,000-word thesis with a major folio of work.
Subjects
- Architecture, Building and Planning
- Arts
- Business and Economics
- Education
- Engineering and Information Technology
- Fine Arts and Music
- Law
- Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
- Science
Entry requirements
- A four-year bachelor degree in a relevant discipline which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study and have achieved a minimum weighted average of 75% in the final year subjects or (University of Melbourne) equivalent or
- a masters degree in a relevant discipline which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study and achieved a minimum weighted average of 75% or (University of Melbourne) equivalent or
- a qualification or professional experience considered to be equivalent or
- be an Indigenous Australian, who is not otherwise selected, if the Selection Committee decides they are likely to succeed in their proposed course of study.