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Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Research and Leadership (GC-IRL)
Graduate CertificateYear: 2024 Delivered: On Campus (Parkville)
About this course
Coordinator
Sarah French
Contact
Dr Sarah French
Melbourne Centre for the Study of Higher Education
Email: frenchs@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: +61 3 8344 8085
Overview
Award title | Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Research and Leadership |
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Year & campus | 2024 — Parkville |
Fees information | Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date |
Study level & type | Graduate Coursework |
AQF level | 8 |
Credit points | 50 credit points |
Duration | 18 months part-time |
The Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Research and Leadership (GC-IRL) is an interdisciplinary coursework program which aims to develop leadership skills and capacity in, or involving, Indigenous research. The curriculum of the course is underpinned by Indigenous perspectives and has aspects which can be tailored to each participant's work context and career.
Entry requirements
1. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have either:
- Completion of the Professional Certificate in Indigenous Research and near completion of or demonstrable progress in a Higher Degree Research course (requiring at least two-thirds research work) at Masters level or above, and written endorsement from the applicant’s principal research project supervisor; OR
- Recent completion of a Doctoral degree;
and must
- confirm eligibility as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicant; and
- Submit an expression of interest via the link below.
Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.
2. In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:
- prior academic performance; and
- if applicable, the written endorsement.
3. The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments .
4. Applicants are required to satisfy the university’s English language requirements for postgraduate courses. For those applicants seeking to meet these requirements by one of the standard tests approved by the Academic Board, performance band 6.5 is required.
Note:
Prospective applicants submit an expression of interest before lodging a formal course application. See: https://melbourne-cshe.unimelb.edu.au/pd/leadership-and-management/graduate-certificate-in-indigenous-research-and-leadership#apply
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
For the purposes of considering requests for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326), academic requirements for this course are articulated in the Course Overview, Intended Learning Outcomes and Generic Skills sections of this entry.
It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this course are encouraged to discuss this with Student Equity and Disability Services https://students.unimelb.edu.au/student-support/student-equity-and-disability-services.
Intended learning outcomes
This course provides a supportive cohort experience, and a culturally appropriate learning environment, with opportunities to develop high-level professional skills and aptitudes, for Indigenous students aspiring to become leaders in research.
The course aims to build leadership capacity in areas such as supervision, publication, grants, mentoring, ethical research and community engagement and facilitate the establishment and strengthening of professional and/or academic networks.
On completion of the course, students should be able to:
- tackle complex issues in Indigenous research and resolve them by applying a sophisticated awareness of Indigenous perspectives;
- develop the capacity to influence the ethical conducting of Indigenous research;
- develop the ability to influence both Indigenous research policy, and the application of research in policy contexts beyond universities;
- demonstrate high-level competence in professional presentation of research, both verbally and in writing;
- undertake a research project directly relevant to the student’s professional or academic context.
Generic skills
Graduates will be expected to:
- have a sophisticated awareness of and respect for Indigenous knowledge, cultures and values
- contribute constructively to change in communities, professions and workplaces, including academic
- have excellent interpersonal, collaborative and decision-making skills
- be able to mentor future generations of Indigenous scholars and researchers
- draw on research to contribute to public policy discourse, with a profound awareness of Indigenous community needs
- be able to utilise research in order to fulfil social, civic and community responsibilities and problem-solving
- have a high regard for human rights, equity and ethics in relation to Indigenous research
Graduate attributes
The Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Research and Leadership (GC-IRL) further develops the graduate attributes as described for the Professional Certificate in Indigenous Research (GC-IRPRO), with a strong emphasis on leadership in the further development and application of those qualities and attributes.
Course structure
The GC-IRL is a 50-point award comprising:
MULT90022 Indigenous Research or equivalent (see Entry Requirements)
MULT90024 Indigenous Research and Leadership
Subject options
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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MULT90022 | Indigenous Research | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
MULT90024 | Indigenous Research and Leadership | June (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
Last updated: 10 February 2024