Master of Indigenous Australian Cultural Studies

Curtin University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00301J

The Master of Indigenous Australian Studies is a distinctive postgraduate masters programme. The course is informed through environmental issues and Native Title; Indigenous research methodology; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander literature and creative practice; social commentaries; unique historical and contemporary perspectives of local and global Indigenous experience; sense of place; Aboriginal organisational practice; and visits to Country to name a few. The Master of Indigenous Australian Studies will offer students and employees graduates who are ready for an HDR degree in research, or who are poised to work with high order skills and thinking regarding Indigenous knowledge systems and cultural practices. Students are offered a culturally safe learning experience. Indigenous students will flourish in this learning and research environment and non-Indigenous students will gain cultural learning and a view of Indigenous knowledge. Staff are Indigenous with much knowledge to share.

Structure

Credit Points: 200

Subjects

  • INDS5001 Introduction to Indigenous Australians
  • INCD5000 Social, Cultural and Historical Contexts of Indigenous Australians
  • INDS5009 Indigenous Research Methodologies
  • INDS6002 Australian Indigenous Studies Research Project
  • INDS5005
  • INDS5010 Graduate Listening to Country: First Nations Perspectives
  • INDS5011 Indigenous Australian Land and Environments
  • INDS6001 Australian Indigenous Literature Creative Perspectives
  • INDS6003 First Nations LGBTQIA plus Identities and Perspectives
  • INDS6004 Indigenous Australian Art and Design: Ancient and Contemporary

Standard entry requirements

Students require a Bachelor (Honours) degree, a Graduate Certificate, or a Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8 Qualification). Students may enter with a Bachelor Degree and relevant work experience as determined by the Course Coordinator on a case-by-case basis.

Study information

CampusFeesMid year intakeAttendance
Curtin Perth International: $35,301 No
  • Full-time : 1 year

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