Graduate Certificate or Diploma of Indigenous Studies

Graduate Diploma of Indigenous Policy Development

Graduate Diploma

Casuarina, Casuarina

Our Graduate Diploma of Indigenous Policy Development, will build on your professional knowledge and experiences by providing you with a critical understanding of important aspects of Indigenous economic and policy development in modern Australia.

Entry Requirements

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.

Duration

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Study Mode

Online, In person

Graduate Certificate or Diploma of Indigenous Studies overview

A graduate certificate or diploma of indigenous studies is a postgraduate qualification that is intended for students of any discipline with an interest in Aboriginal history, culture, politics and education.

Employment options

Completing a graduate certificate or diploma of indigenous studies may lead to careers such as project officers, community service personnel and executive officers across a range of industries and business areas. You could work in the public service, human and community service organisations, or in the private sector.

Scholarships and funding

Scholarships and grants may be available in some universities for this specific course. You can search through hundreds of scholarships listed on our website and find which best fit your financial needs.

Prerequisites and selection process

Getting into this qualification typically requires that you have successfully completed a bachelor’s degree. Alternatively, there are universities that accept applicants on the basis of relevant work experience in indigenous communities or organisations where their role has provided them with the knowledge and skills expected of a graduate with a bachelor’s degree.