Fast Facts
Location
Commencing
- Online: February, July
Fees
$8,116.00+
$24,053.00^
+total estimated Commonwealth Supported Fee
^total estimated tuition fee
Plus Student Services and Amenities fee
Fee deferral and scholarships available if eligible
Currently displaying fees for 2024, which are indicative only of the upcoming year's.
Duration
1 year part-time
Entry Requirements
Completion of an AQF level 7 bachelor degree; or equivalent
Course Code
121411
Course detail
JCU’s Graduate Certificate of Indigenous Studies is the first postgraduate coursework degree in Australia to explicitly focus on the intersection of Indigenous and Western ideas, priorities and knowledge positions. Whether you are an Indigenous or non-Indigenous professional or community member, this qualification can equip you to broaden your intercultural communication skillset and embrace the possibilities of Indigenous thinking. Enhance your career opportunities as you develop the language and dispositions to work more effectively with Indigenous communities and people through online learning materials, discussion and practical learning activities.
Ancient knowledges, contemporary solutions
The JCU Graduate Certificate of Indigenous Studies will prepare you to respond to contemporary issues, as well as incorporate Indigenous perspectives into your consideration of global challenges. Deepen your understanding of the complexity of Indigenous experiences today through the completion of four subjects: ; ; ; and .
Within the Graduate Certificate of Indigenous Studies, you will build a foundational understanding of traditional knowledges and practices and analyse the impact of colonisation on Indigenous populations. You will gain theoretical knowledge from case studies featuring Indigenous people across the world. Combine this with practical learning that empowers you to analyse contemporary issues from the standpoint of Indigenous peoples within Western spaces. Your experience examining key factors influencing both Indigenous and non-Indigenous viewpoints, as well as your skills in communicating varied perspectives to diverse audiences, will be in high demand across professional and academic settings.
Professionals with education and experience in navigating the intersection of Indigenous and Western ideas and social models are highly valued in both Australian and international settings. The knowledge and skills you gain through the Graduate Certificate of Indigenous Studies are applicable to almost every industry and field of work or academia.
Your ability to generate innovative responses to complex social and cultural challenges can build your capacity within your current role, make you stand out to prospective employers, and assist you to take on roles with greater responsibility and interpersonal requirements.
Graduates with experience in Indigenous studies commonly pursue careers in policy, public service, corporate organisations, not-for-profit sectors, media, research and education.
Pursue further study and research with the Master of Philosophy (Indigenous) and the Doctor of Philosophy (Indigenous). The Graduate Certificate of Indigenous Studies also qualifies you to enrol in the Master of Global Development, with a focus on Indigenous Futures.
Handbook year | Information valid for students commencing in 2024 |
Course code | 121411 |
Course type | Graduate Certificate (AQF Level 8) |
Owner | Indigenous Education and Research Centre (Administered by Academy) |
College | Indigenous Education and Research Centre (Administered by Academy) |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Pre-requisites | Completion of an AQF level 7 bachelor degree; or Other qualifications or practical experience recognised by DVC (Indigenous Education and Strategy) as equivalent to the above. |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 1– Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 12 credit points as per course structure |
Course learning outcomes | On successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Indigenous studies, graduates will be able to:
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Inherent Requirements
Inherent requirements | Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University's learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please visit: Graduate Certificate of Indigenous Studies |
Reasonable adjustments | All JCU students have the opportunity to demonstrate, with reasonable adjustments where applicable, the inherent requirements for their course. For more information please visit: Student Disability Policy and Procedure |
Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
:03 Indigenous Australians
:03 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People as Colonial Subjects
:03 Comparative Indigenous Studies
:03 Navigating the Cultural Interface
Location
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
External |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 1 year part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 2 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year Please refer to the Coursework Enrolment Procedure |
Progression
Course progression | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Course includes mandatory fieldwork | No |
Special assessment | Nil |
Professional accreditation | Nil |
Supplementary exam for | Not applicable |
Credit
Eligibility | Students may apply for credit for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Credit Transfer Procedure |
Maximum allowed | 6 credit points |
Currency | Credit will be granted only for subjects completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course |
Expiry | Credit gained for any subject shall be cancelled 12 years after the date of the examination upon which the credit is based if, by then, the student has not completed this course. |
Other restrictions | Not applicable |
Award Details
Award title | GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF INDIGENOUS STUDIES |
Approved abbreviation | GCertIndigStud |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Students who complete this course are eligible for entry to the Graduate Diploma of Global Development and the Master of Global Development, and may be granted credit for all subjects completed under this course. |
Special awards | Students may receive an Award of Recognition in accordance with the Recognition of Academic Excellence Procedure |
Estimated annual Commonwealth Supported fee: $AUD8,116.00
Estimated annual tuition fee: $AUD24,053.00
A Student Services and Amenities fee is payable per subject up to a maximum amount per year.
A variety of Scholarships are available to suit different student types.
JCU offers multiple Pathways to University. If you do not meet the entry requirements for this course, consider exploring our available Pathways options.
Contact our friendly team today to discover which pathway is right for you.
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Real stories
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Alumni
Jayne Arlett
Graduate Certificate of Indigenous Studies
I wanted to enhance my personal and professional knowledge and understanding of Indigenous history, perspectives and agency in local and global contexts. It was an enjoyable and valuable experience, expanding my perspective and intercultural understanding. This program is also a great pathway to a Master or PhD.