Graduate Diploma of Indigenous Research

Are you interested in a qualification that is a pathway to a Masters or PhD by Research?

Are you interested in how Indigenous knowledge can reconfigure systems of thought in general?

The focus of this course is to equip students with in depth research training specific to Indigenous knowledge systems. The units of this course centre on:

• Indigenous research methodologies and ways of knowing
• Designing Indigenous research
• Investigating debates in your discipline area

All these culminate in a comprehensive thesis that build research capabilities and capacity. This unique research qualification is delivered by Indigenous academic staff with interdisciplinary skills across diverse areas.

This course provides students with comprehensive research training which equips you with the necessary skills and knowledge to work in a researcher role in educational, government or private institutions. As a pathway to Higher Degree by Research programs, opportunities are open to research and academic roles in universities.

For more information go to DeakinTALENT

The University aims to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning which exceeds the normal entrance requirements for the course and is within the constraints of the course regulations. Students are required to complete a minimum of one-third of the course at Deakin University, or four credit points, whichever is the greater. In the case of certificates, including graduate certificates, a minimum of two credit points within the course must be completed at Deakin.

You can also refer to the Recognition of prior learning system which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree.

Applications for credit transfer will be considered depending on the quality and subject matter of the student's prior qualifications and professional experience.