Graduate Diploma of Indigenous Research

2021 Deakin University Handbook

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Year	2021 course information
Award granted	Graduate Diploma of Indigenous Research
Course Map	This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 1 2021. Course maps for commencement in previous years are available on the Course Maps webpage or please contact a Student Adviser in Student Central.
Campus	Offered at Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
Cloud Campus	No
Duration	1 year full-time or part-time equivalent
Deakin course code	A601
Approval status	This course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework.
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 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.

Career opportunities

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

Alternative exits

Graduate Certificate of Indigenous Research (A501)

Fees and charges

Fees and charges vary depending on your course, the type of fee place you hold, your commencement year and your study load. To find out about the fees and charges that apply to you, visit the Current students fees website or our handy Fee estimator to help estimate your tuition fees.

Course Learning Outcomes

Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes	Course Learning Outcomes
Discipline specific knowledge and capabilities	Demonstrate a specialised knowledge of how to research, plan, analyse and evaluate solutions to complex challenges in Indigenous Knowledge research. Illustrate advanced knowledge and skills in Indigenous research methods and methodologies and their application in a local, national and international context.
Communication	Demonstrate sophisticated and effective communication skills using critical analysis and engagement with Indigenous Knowledge literature and lived experience. Transmit ideas, analysis, findings and strategies through advanced written, oral and visual presentations and understand ethical and culturally appropriate ways of engaging with Indigenous communities.
Digital literacy	Employ a range of skills using computer programs and other digital literacies to source, analyse, generate and disseminate critical solutions of Indigenous Research issues/problems to an advanced level.
Critical thinking	Demonstrate advanced understanding and practices of ethical and cultural issues surrounding Indigenous Knowledges and research. Acquire advanced skills in the critical evaluation of Indigenous Knowledge and methodologies, research design and ethical issues and demonstrate application in discipline and research area.
Problem solving	Demonstrate the ability to analyse and evaluate information to inform Indigenous Knowledge methodologies and knowledges in the discipline area. Employ specialized knowledge, skills and creativity supported by research based theoretical underpinning to generate advanced crucially analysed solutions to complex issues and problems.
Self-management	Demonstrate advanced initiative and autonomy in planning, decision-making and problem solving in the field of Indigenous Knowledges and methodologies.
Teamwork	Demonstrate an ability to work and learn collaboratively, collegially and respectfully with a range of disciplines, colleagues and Indigenous communities and their representatives.
Global citizenship	Foster cultural literacy and advocate for First Nations’ people globally. Demonstrate a responsibility to and understanding and appreciation of global, economic, political and ethical influences on and by Indigenous Knowledges and methodologies worldwide.
Approved by Faculty Board May 2019

Course rules

To qualify for the Graduate Diploma of Indigenous Research, a student must successfully complete 8 credit points of units comprising of 6 core units and 2 research units. Students must also complete AAI018 Academic Integrity (0-credit-point compulsory unit)