Course summary
The Graduate Diploma of Indigenous Knowledge develops greater understanding of Indigenous knowledge and societies through learning on-Country, in a culturally diverse and supportive environment. This postgraduate course offers a range of theoretical approaches that capitalise on the real application of skills and concepts in situ, facilitated primarily by Indigenous academics, rangers, scientists and land owners.
Learning experiences link to local community aspirations and values, introduce Indigenous ontologies, respect Indigenous languages and perspectives, and involve local people. Fieldwork engages students with learning processes that bridge Indigenous and Western knowledge systems.
Please note: students with substantial industry experience, international or domestic students with relevant qualifications or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students may be eligible for advanced standing in this course.
A major aspect of this program is developing an understanding of being and acting in the world from an Indigenous Knowledge framework through learning on-Country.
Students study six core units that include: Connecting with Country, Knowing with Community, Cultures of Repair: People and Environment, The Indigenous Estate and Social Enterprise, Indigenous Research in Context, and Living Knowledge.
Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
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Intellectual rigour | Exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems in an Indigenous discipline or area of professional practice with intellectual independence |
Creativity | Engage with Indigenous communities and apply knowledge and skills creatively in response to problems and challenges within an area of Indigenous Knowledge, research and/or professional practice that aligns with community needs, values and cultural expectations |
Ethical practice | Demonstrate a well developed understanding of Indigenous Knowledge and Indigenous Research Methodologies informed by social responsibility, human rights and ethical and legal principles |
Knowledge of a discipline | Demonstrate an understanding of Indigenous cultural concepts and ways of knowing and being that influence Indigenous cultural settings physically, socially, politically, ecologically and economically. Demonstrate an advanced theoretical and technical knowledge in an Indigenous discipline or area of professional practice |
Lifelong learning | Reflect on, assess and regulate your own learning, research capabilities and performance with personal autonomy and accountability |
Communication and social skills | Communicate sensitively and appropriately in oral and written forms to demonstrate understanding of theoretical concepts and to transfer complex knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences. Work in collaboration with Elders and in a team to achieve Indigenous community-determined goals |
Cultural competence | Apply and integrate an understanding of contemporary social and cultural diversity and Indigenous Knowledge provision that is informed by Indigenous realities, protocols, cultural competence and safety that includes respect for the rights of all persons in Australia and internationally. |
Course overview
Course code
1108110
Course abbreviation
GradDipIndigK
Credit points
96
Equivalent units
8
Domestic duration
1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
International duration
1 year full-time
Course requirements
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
To be eligible to receive the Graduate Diploma of Indigenous Knowledge students must complete 96 credit points, comprising:
- 8 core units.
Exit Award
Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate of Indigenous Knowledge after completing 48 credit points, comprising:
- 4 core units.
Schedule of units
Title | Level of learning | Note | |
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Core units |
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SOC73001 - Caring for Country | Advanced Note 2 | Note 2 | |
IND81002 - Living Knowledge: The Rights of Country | Introductory Note 1 | Note 1 | |
IND82001 - Cultures of Repair: People with Environment | Intermediate | ||
IND82008 - The Aboriginal Estate: Social Rights and Enterprise | Intermediate Note 1 | Note 1 | |
IND82007 - Living Country: Research with Context | Intermediate Note 1, Note 3 | Note 1, Note 3 | |
IND83003 - Indigenous Research Methodologies | Advanced | ||
IND92005 - Learners and Community Together | Intermediate Note 2 | Note 2 | |
IND83009 - Cultures of Repair: Re-directive Practice | Advanced Note 1, Note 3 | Note 1, Note 3 |
Course progressions
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment
Title | Level of learning | Note | |
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Year 1, Session 1 |
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SOC73001 - Caring for Country | Advanced | ||
IND81002 - Living Knowledge: The Rights of Country | Introductory | ||
IND82001 - Cultures of Repair: People with Environment | Intermediate | ||
IND82008 - The Aboriginal Estate: Social Rights and Enterprise | Intermediate | ||
Year 1, Session 2 |
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IND82007 - Living Country: Research with Context | Intermediate | ||
IND83003 - Indigenous Research Methodologies | Advanced | ||
IND92005 - Learners and Community Together | Intermediate | ||
IND83009 - Cultures of Repair: Re-directive Practice | Advanced |
Title | Level of learning | Note | |
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Year 1, Session 1 |
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SOC73001 - Caring for Country | Advanced | ||
IND81002 - Living Knowledge: The Rights of Country | Introductory | ||
Year 1, Session 2 |
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IND82007 - Living Country: Research with Context | Intermediate | ||
IND83003 - Indigenous Research Methodologies | Advanced | ||
Year 2, Session 1 |
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IND82001 - Cultures of Repair: People with Environment | Intermediate | ||
IND82008 - The Aboriginal Estate: Social Rights and Enterprise | Intermediate | ||
Year 2, Session 2 |
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IND92005 - Learners and Community Together | Intermediate | ||
IND83009 - Cultures of Repair: Re-directive Practice | Advanced |
Notes
Note 1: | This unit has a compulsory 4-day residential workshop for on-campus and online students that must be attended in person. |
Note 2: | This unit has a compulsory 5-day residential workshop for on-campus and online students that must be attended in person. |
Note 3: | Formal study of this unit is mandatory, with no eligibility for RPL via Advanced Standing. |