Overview

You will examine key issues of Indigenous policy development and implementation, economic development and participation, traditional and modern governance structures, and intellectual and cultural property rights in current social and political contexts.

This unique Graduate Diploma of Indigenous Policy Development from Charles Darwin University is an essential foundation for respectful and accountable engagement with Indigenous people and the current social and political issues they face in Australia and internationally.

This is an important course, if you want to develop your knowledge and understanding of:

the workings of government and policy
the structures and functions of governance in relation to Indigenous people
the practice of cultural engagement with and between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people
the culture and language of Yolngu people.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Neocolonialism, Advocacy and the Critique of Development

Indigenous Policy Agendas in Federal and State Politics

Indigenous Knowledges, Property Rights and Economic Participation

Indigenous Knowledges and Epistemologies

Humanities and Social Science
Principles of Research in Indigenous Contexts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-03-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-17 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-07-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-28 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

80 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Public Policy Community Development View 12 other Masters in Community Development in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 093307M
Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree, graduate certificate, graduate diploma, masters degree or equivalent international qualification in a relevant field.
Consideration will also be given to those who do not have one of the above qualifications, but who have at least five years relevant professional experience, for example in policy development, research, governance or service delivery. Applicants must provide further documentation in the form of a curriculum vitae (CV) with their application.

Tuition Fee

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International

34248 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34248 AUD per year during 12 months.

If you are enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place (CSP), your tuition fees will be subsidised by the Government (you won't have to pay this back).

Living costs for Darwin

1493 - 2530 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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