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Indigenous Studies

Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced)Specialisation (formal)Year: 2024

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Overview

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Intended learning outcomes

Students who complete the Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) 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 Indigenous studies at Master or PhD level
  • Develop a specialist understanding of a specific area of study
  • Develop a capacity for independent research in Indigenous studies.

Last updated: 5 July 2024

Structure

100 credit points

Duration: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time

The Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) in this area of specialisation requires:

  • one compulsory subject (12.5 points)
  • thesis subject (50 points)
  • three Indigenous Studies core subjects (37.5 points)

Total 100 points

Please note: Students must enrol in the thesis INDG40003 Indigenous Studies Thesis Part 1 and INDG40004 Indigenous Studies Thesis Part 2 over two consecutive semesters

Subject Options

Compulsory Subject

12.5 points

Code Name Study period Credit Points
ARTS40001 Research Principles & Practices Honours
Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Thesis Subject

50 points

Code Name Study period Credit Points
INDG40003 Indigenous Studies Thesis Pt1
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 25
INDG40004 Indigenous Studies Thesis Pt2
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 25

Core Subjects

37.5 points

Code Name Study period Credit Points
INDG40001 Indigenous First Principles
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
INDG40002 Reading Indigenous Australia
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
INDG40005 Writing Ethical Indigenous Histories
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Links

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

Last updated: 5 July 2024