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Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
3 years full-time; 6 years part-time
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Location
View in availability
All students must attend the compulsory tutorial and residential. -
Placements
No
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ATAR
NA
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Inherent Requirements
No
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score 7.0
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
DIndigPh
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Course code
1447189
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Credit points
288
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Equivalent units
24
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Indicative Fee
Overview
Southern Cross University is widely acknowledged for its commitment to Indigenous culture, education, participation, respect and reconciliation.
The Doctor of Indigenous Philosophies is a program of study by coursework and research that comprises 24 units which include a research thesis. The course is designed to provide high-level research skills for Indigenous people and for those interested in careers in the Indigenous sector.
The qualification is aimed at providing important and specific opportunities at both national and international levels for Indigenous peoples, those working within Indigenous communities, the private and public sector, for the progression of in-depth studies on issues relevant to Indigenous communal futures.
In leading your own research project – with support and guidance from our experts – you'll work towards providing tangible benefits to Indigenous peoples.
In the process, you'll gather relevant, resonant skills that contribute to Indigenous Knowledges and may lead you into working with, and for, Indigenous communities.
| Course Learning Outcome |
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GA1: Intellectual rigour apply critical analysis to Indigenous social and cultural realities. |
GA2: Creativity develop innovative and creative responses to contemporary and historical Indigenous social and cultural issues. |
GA3: Ethical practice apply Indigenous knowledge systems to investigate and evaluate principles of social justice and equity. |
GA4: Knowledge of a discipline create and transmit concepts and theories that contribute to the emergence of knowledge in a major area of study. |
GA5: Lifelong learning demonstrate well-developed reflective practice and autonomy in ongoing professional development. |
GA6: Communication and social skills access, interpret and evaluate sources of information relevant to Indigenous research paradigms. |
GA7: Cultural competence demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to interact appropriately with diverse Indigenous communities. |
The focus of the candidate’s research will be negotiated and agreed to by the candidate, their supervisor, and the Dean of Gnibi College of Indigenous Australian Peoples. The candidates will be encouraged to restrict their investigations to issues that are relevant and provide benefit to Indigenous peoples.
Note: Students are required to take units in all terms.
| Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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| Lismore | Term 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Online | Term 1 | N/A | N/A |
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Entry requirements
Students applying for the Doctor of Indigenous Philosophies must complete a successful interview with Gnibi academics and Elders prior to entry in the degree.
Language requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
| Category | Score |
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| Overall Score or equivalent | 7.0 |
| Reading | minimum 6.5 |
| Writing | minimum 7.0 |
| Listening | minimum 6.5 |
| Speaking | minimum 6.5 |
Credit for prior learning
Advanced standing is applied as per Rule 8 - Professional Doctorate Awards
Course requirements
To be eligible to receive the Doctor of Indigenous Philosophies students must complete the equivalent of 24 units (288 credit points) of study and research comprising:
- 3 double-weighted units (72 credit points), and
- 2 single-weighted units (24 credit points), and
- 1 thesis unit (192 credit points)
Course structure
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Notes | |||||||||
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Complete units in the following order to satisfy the Requirements of the Award |
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| Part time students should undertake units in the order listed when units are available | |||||||||||||
First Year |
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| INDG7007 | Advanced Academic Skills for Postgraduates |
Term1
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12 | ||||||||||
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| INDG7004 | Indigenous Research Theory and Practice |
Term2
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24 | Note 1, Note 4 | |||||||||
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| INDG7002 | Learning from Country |
Term3
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24 | Note 1, Note 4 | |||||||||
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| INDG7003 | Knowing with Community |
Term4
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12 | Note 3 | |||||||||
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| INDG7005 | Doctor of Indigenous Philosophies Research Proposal |
Summer Term
Term5
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24 | Note 1, Note 4 | |||||||||
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Second Year |
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| INDG7006 | Doctor of Indigenous Philosophies Thesis |
Summer Term
Term1,2,3,4,5
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192 | Note 2 | |||||||||
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Note 1:
Double-weighted unit
Note 2:
16-unit equivalent
Note 3:
Compulsory 3 hours tutorial weekly
Note 4:
Compulsory 1 day Residential weekly
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Notes | |
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| INDG7007 | Advanced Academic Skills for Postgraduates | ||
| INDG7004 | Indigenous Research Theory and Practice | Note 1, Note 4 | |
| INDG7002 | Learning from Country | Note 1, Note 4 | |
| INDG7003 | Knowing with Community | Note 3 | |
| INDG7005 | Doctor of Indigenous Philosophies Research Proposal | Note 1, Note 4 | |
| INDG7006 | Doctor of Indigenous Philosophies Thesis | Note 2 |