Australian Indigenous Studies

Major/Minor/Specialisation !PD-ARTS-SPC+1000 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Year and Campus: 2011

Coordinator

Philip Morrissey

Email: philipjm@unimelb.edu.au

Contact

The Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences

arts-gradstudies@unimelb.edu.au

Overview: See Course overview
Objectives:

Students who complete the postgraduate diploma 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 12,000 words (37.5 points)
  • MULT50001 Research Principles and Practices (12.5 points)
  • Four Australian Indigenous Studies subjects (50 points)

Total 100 points - subjects are 12.5 points each, unless indicated otherwise.
Subject Options:

Thesis subject:

Note: the thesis requires two consecutive semesters of enrolment.
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
18.75

Compulsory subjects:

62.5 points
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Semester 2
12.50
Semester 2
12.50
Links to further information: http://www.culture-communication.unimelb.edu.au/indigenous-studies/
Related Course(s): Postgraduate Diploma in Arts

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