Undergraduate
Diploma of Indigenous Research
2021
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Want to base your research on Australian Indigenous knowledge? Ready to make a positive change for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians through collaborative research?
The Diploma of Indigenous Research is an opportunity for you to build on the profound depth of research knowledge that already exists with the traditions of Indigenous people within Australia.
Indigenous people have extensive experience in research, both as participants and leaders of research initiated within and by universities and other agencies, but also as leaders of research work based within the knowledge foundations of their own cultural and philosophical traditions.
This course focuses on promoting knowledge and cultural tradition research in Indigenous groups and its positive contributions to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous society.
It also aims to open up the knowledge-making spaces between the western academy and Indigenous knowledge academies to explore new and generative research methodologies that can emerge from genuine and equal collaboration.
This course targets Indigenous students, however, non-Indigenous students with suitable experience may apply.
Career opportunities
You will graduate with the knowledge and skills that are useful for research within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander contexts, organisations and communities, government departments and agencies or private agencies and organisations that are involved in Indigenous research.
Credit transfers & pathways
For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU
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This course is accredited by the University in accordance with the Higher Education Standards.
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Australian qualification framework
This course is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 5.
Contact details
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Course structure
The course requires the successful completion of 80 credit points of study. Common and Core units provide an opportunity for the formalisation and recognition of Indigenous knowledge traditions and an orientation and cultural foundation to the ways in which knowledge is recorded and transmitted within the academy. Twenty (20) credit points of Specialist Electives allows students an element of diversity in their studies, an ability to explore an area of specific interest, or to continue with research work of value to their own knowledge community.
- 2021 HE unit offerings and unit fees are not yet available however will be published no later than 1 December 2020.
- Always refer to the Course Catalogue for the latest information about your course prior to enrolment.
A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 80 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.
| Unit type | Credit Points | Specific requirements |
| Common Unit (1 unit) |
10cp | Common units totalling 10 credit points as detailed below.
CUC100 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability Select Common Units to find out more about individual units and advanced standing options. |
| Core Units (5 units) |
50cp |
Compulsory Core units totalling 50 credit points as detailed below. IND170 Indigenous Research: Guiding Principles |
| Specialist Electives (2 units) |
20cp | Specialist Elective units totalling 20 credit points as detailed below.
ATI110 Indigenous Policymaking |
| 80cp | Total Credit Points |
Students who commenced in or after 2013
The grade of "PC" cannot be counted towards a Diploma AQF Level 5 course award.
Students should refer to the current Grading Policy and Common Course Rules for further information.
Study plan
- 2021 HE unit offerings and unit fees are not yet available however will be published no later than 1 December 2020.
- Always refer to the Course Catalogue for the latest information about your course prior to enrolment.
Students commencing in Semester 1
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 1 and enrolling in a part-time load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
When designing an individual study plan:
- ensure Common Units are completed in the first year of study;
- maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
- check the assumed knowledge for each unit as some 200 and 300 level units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the unit area at a lower level. 200 level units have the unit code which includes a number starting with 200.
| Legend: | CU = Common Unit | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| IND170 Indigenous Research: Guiding Principles | CO | IND171 Indigenous Research: Principles to Practice | CO |
| IND173 Contested Knowledges | CO | CUC100 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability | CU |
| Year 2 | |||
| IND200 Cultural Capabilities | CO | IND172 Introductory Indigenous Research Project | CO |
| Speciailst Elective | SE | Specialist Elecitive | SE |
Students commencing in Semester 2
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 2 and enrolling in a part-time load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
When designing an individual study plan:
- ensure Common Units are completed in the first year of study;
- maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
- check the assumed knowledge for each unit as some 200 and 300 level units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the unit area at a lower level. 200 level units have the unit code which includes a number starting with 200.
| Legend: | CU = Common Unit | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| IND171 Indigenous Research: Principles to Practice | CO | ||
| CUC100 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability | CU | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| IND170 Indigenous Research: Guiding Principles | CO | IND172 Introductory Indigenous Research Project | CO |
| IND173 Contested Knowledges | CO | Specialist Elective | SE |
| Year 3 | |||
| IND200 Cultural Capabilities | CO | ||
| Specialist Elective | SE | ||
Course fees
Commonwealth supported places
Commonwealth Supported places are available in this course to students who meet one of the following residency requirements:
(a) Australian Citizenship; or
(b) a New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident visa holder who will be resident within Australia for the duration of the unit.
2020: Information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.
2021: Information about fees and charges for 2021 are not yet available however will be published prior to 1 December 2020.
Commonwealth supported places
Commonwealth Supported places are available in this course to students who meet one of the following residency requirements:
(a) Australian Citizenship; or
(b) a New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident visa holder who will be resident within Australia for the duration of the unit.
2020: Information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.
2021: Information about fees and charges for 2021 are not yet available however will be published prior to 1 December 2020.
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