About this program
Graduate Certificate of Arts
The Graduate Certificate of Arts is a flexible postgraduate course that prepares you for further studies or research. The course will diversify and grow your knowledge in cultural and creative spheres.
You'll choose to specialise in one of following areas,
- Cultural and creative research
- Indigenous research methodologies
- Indigenous engagement
- Indigenous policy development
- Yolngu language and culture studies
Whether you want to consolidate your expertise or forge a new career path, this degree will equip you with the analytical and critical thinking skills you need to succeed.
Admission requirements
Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree, graduate certificate, graduate diploma, masters degree or equivalent international qualification.
Consideration will also be given to applicants who do not have one of the above qualifications, but who have at least five years appropriate professional experience.
Applicants must provide further documentation detailing their employment experience in the form of a curriculum vitae (CV) with their application.
International entry pathway
Applicants who have completed the CDU International Masters Qualifying Program (ZMQP01) or the Accelerated International Masters Qualifying Program (ZAMQP1) are eligible for entry.
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the university website.
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Program content
Specialist Electives
Cultural and Creative Research
- Research Methods
- Creative Project
- Humanities and Social Science Project
Indigenous Research Methodologies
- Principles of Research in Indigenous Contexts
- Indigenous Research Methodologies
- Indigenous Research Projec
- Indigenous Representation and Ethical Practice
Indigenous Engagement
- Indigenous Peoples in the Context of Colonised Australia
- Choose the remaining 30 credit points from units detailed below:
- Principles of Research in Indigenous Contexts
- Indigenous Research Methodologies
- Indigenous Research Project (2 x repeatable)
- Indigenous Representation and Ethical Practice
- 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
- Partnership and Engagement in Indigenous Land and Sea Management
- Indigenous Sovereignty and the Challenges of Reconciliation
- Building Relationships in Indigenous Contexts
- Challenging Educational Paradigms
- IAS539 Intercultural Mediation
- Yolngu Languages and Culture 1
- Yolngu Languages and Culture 2
- Indigenous Language Project
- Indigenous Knowledges and Wellbeing
- Healthy Country, Healthy People
- Learning an Indigenous Australian Language
Indigenous Policy Development
- Indigenous Policy Agendas in Federal and State Politics
- Neocolonialism, Advocacy and the Critique of Development
- Indigenous Knowledges, Property Rights and Economic Participation
- Indigenous Knowledges and Epistemologies
- Indigenous Sovereignty and the Challenges of Reconciliation
- Building Relationships in Indigenous Contexts
- Indigenous Knowledges and Wellbeing
- Healthy Country, Healthy People
Yolngu Languages and Culture
- Yolngu Languages and Culture 1
- Yolngu Languages and Culture 2
- Yolngu Literature
- Indigenous Language Project
- Yolngu Conversation 1
- Yolngu Conversation 2
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Tuition
Tuition fee: $16,004.00
Qualification
Credits:40
Accreditation
This course is accredited by the University in accordance with the Higher Education Standards.
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About this institute
Charles Darwin University
Charles Darwin University (CDU) is a sustainable, innovative, creative and inclusive new world university located in northern Australia teaching 24,000 students from more than 69 nationalities across 11 campuses and training centres, in over 100 regional and remote locations; and...
Why study at Charles Darwin University
High Graduate Salaries
CDU is ranked the number one Australian university for postgraduate employment outcomes.
Leader in Online Learning
CDU is a pioneer in e-learning and has been delivering courses online for almost 20 years. While you are studying online with CDU, you'll be studying with an innovative multi-sector university that is a leader in research and online study delivery.
Personal
With small class sizes, lecturers know your name and provide personalised support and advice.
Supportive
You will receive support from academic staff and the dedicated International Student Support team, who will work with you throughout your studies to ensure your success.
Convenient
Our main campus in Casuarina is surrounded by nature, with bike paths linking the University to the tropical surrounds, including a beautiful beach a few minutes away. Affordable public transport connects the campus to the Darwin Central Business District (CBD).
Dual-sector university is a pathway for everyone, from VET and undergraduate courses to postgraduate and higher degrees by research.
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