Graduate Certificate of Indigenous Research
2024 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2024 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Graduate Certificate of Indigenous Research |
| Deakin course code | A501 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts and Education |
| Campus | This course is available as an exit only option from A601 Graduate Diploma of Indigenous Research |
| Duration | 0.5 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
| Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition | The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8 |
Course sub-headings
Course overview
Are you interested in a qualification that sets you on a pathway towards 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 within depth research training specific to Indigenous knowledge systems.
The units of this course centre on:
- Indigenous standpoint theories and cultural relationality
- Traditional and non-traditional research methodologies and ways of knowing
- Designing and implementing Indigenous research
- The four core subjects will provide a solid foundation in Indigenous Research theories, practices, and interdisciplinary skills across diverse areas.
Career opportunities
This course provides culturally appropriate Indigenous research training which equips you with the necessary knowledge to work alongside researchers in educational, government or private institutions. As a pathway towards a higher degree opportunities are open to research and academic roles in universities.
For more information go to DeakinTALENT.
Fees and charges
Fees and charges vary depending on the type of fee place you hold, your course, your commencement year, the units you choose to study and their study discipline, and your study load.
Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.
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Course rules
To qualify for the Graduate Certificate of Indigenous Research, a student must successfully complete 4 credit points of units. Students must also complete DAI001 Academic Integrity Module (0-credit-point compulsory unit)
Course structure
| IND721 | Standpoint Theory in Indigenous Research |
| IND722 | Indigenous Research: Ways of Valuing and Being |
| IND723 | Indigenous Research: Ways of Knowing and Doing |
and either:
| IND724 | Indigenous Knowledge Modalities in Research |
or
| IND725 | Theories and Debates in Indigenous Knowledges: Sites of Struggle |
Further information
Student Central can help you with course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements.
- Contact Student Central