Graduate Diploma in Arts (Australian Indigenous Studies)

Course 069-AI (2008)

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Year and Campus: 2008
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate

Contact

Graduate Enquiries, Arts & Music Student Centre Rm 104 (Ground Floor) Old Arts Building Tel: +61 3 8344 5321/+61 3 8344 6395 Fax: +61 3 9347 0424 Email: arts-gradstudies@unimelb.edu.au
Course Overview:

The graduate diploma is similar to an undergraduate major and offers a comprehensive program of study in Australian Indigenous Studies. The course is suitable for general interest or professional development purposes and does not require a research project or thesis. Graduates are provided with a pathway to higher degree study.

Course coordinator:
Mr Philip Morrissey
School of Culture and Communication
Email: philipjm@unimelb.edu.au

Objectives:

Students who complete the graduate certificate will:

  • gain a sound introduction to study of Australian Indigenous Studies;
  • acquire research skills necessary to pursue a higher degree.
Course Structure & Available Subjects:
  • one first year subject
  • at least four subjects from the Specialist subjects
  • the remaining subjects from the Specialist and/or Comparative lists of subjects to total 100 points for the course
Total 100 points - subjects are 12.5 points each, unless indicated otherwise.
Subject Options:

Specialist/Core subjects

First year subjects

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 2
12.50

Second/third year subjects

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 2
12.50
Not offered in 2008
12.500

Comparative/Elective subjects

First year subjects

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Second/third year subjects
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Note: Students are advised to check subject prerequisites before enrolling
Entry Requirements:

The minimum entry requirement is:

  • an undergraduate degree, or equivalent, in any discipline
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Graduate Attributes: None
Links to further information: www.culture-communication.unimelb.edu.au

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