Australian Indigenous Studies

Major/Minor/Specialisation !PD-ARTS-SPC+1000 (2015)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2015.

Year and Campus: 2015

Coordinator

Dr Odette Kelada

Email: okelada@unimelb.edu.au

Contact

Office of Graduate Studies, Faculty of Arts

Email: arts-gradstudies@unimelb.edu.au

Overview:

Please note that PD-ARTS Postgraduate Diploma in Arts will no longer be accepting new applications as of the 1st January 2015, the program from 2015 will be offered as GDA-ARTS Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced). Please refer to the correct handbook entry for program information for commencing students from 2015.

See program overview

Learning Outcomes:

Students who complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in this area of specialisation should:

  • complete the equivalent of fourth year honours with a research component and obtain a recognised qualifaction;
  • obtain an adequate basis for pursuing advanced studies in Australian Indigenous studies at Master or PhD level;
  • develop a specialist understanding of a specific area of study;
  • develop a capacity for independent research in Australian Indigenous studies.
Structure & Available Subjects:

The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in this area of specialisation requires:


  • thesis subject (50 points)
  • MULT50001 Research Principles and Practices (12.5 points)
  • three Australian Indigenous Studies core subjects (37.5 points)

Total 100 points

Please note: the thesis must be taken over two consecutive semesters

Subject Options:

Thesis Subject

50 points

Please note: the thesis must be taken over two consecutive semesters

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:

Compulsory Subject

12.5 points

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:

Core Subjects

37.5 points

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 2
12.50
Not offered in 2015
12.50
Links to further information: http://www.culture-communication.unimelb.edu.au/
Related Course(s): Postgraduate Diploma in Arts

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