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PD-ARTS Australian Indigenous Studies

Postgraduate Diploma in ArtsInformal specialisationYear: 2018

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Overview

Please note that PD-ARTS Postgraduate Diploma in Arts will no longer be accepting new applications as of the 1st January 2015, the program from 2015 will be offered as GDA-ARTS Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced). Please refer to the correct handbook entry for program information for commencing students from 2015.

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Intended learning outcomes

Students who complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in this area of specialisation should:

  • complete the equivalent of fourth year honours with a research component and obtain a recognised qualifaction;
  • obtain an adequate basis for pursuing advanced studies in Australian Indigenous studies at Master or PhD level;
  • develop a specialist understanding of a specific area of study;
  • develop a capacity for independent research in Australian Indigenous studies.

Last updated: 18 December 2020

Structure

The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in this area of specialisation requires:


  • thesis subject (50 points)
  • MULT50001 Research Principles and Practices (12.5 points)
  • three Australian Indigenous Studies core subjects (37.5 points)

Total 100 points

Please note: the thesis must be taken over two consecutive semesters

Subject Options

Thesis Subject

50 points

Please note: the thesis must be taken over two consecutive semesters

Code Name Study period Credit Points
AIND40006 Australian Indigenous Studies Thesis No longer available

Compulsory Subject

12.5 points

Code Name Study period Credit Points
MULT50001 Research Principles and Practices
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Core Subjects

37.5 points

Code Name Study period Credit Points
AIND40001 First Principles
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
AIND40003 Activism, Selves and Histories Not available in 2018 12.5
AIND40004
AIND40005 Textual Revelations
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Links

http://www.culture-communication.unimelb.edu.au/

Last updated: 18 December 2020