PD-ARTS Australian Indigenous Studies

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.

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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.

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

Thesis Subject

50 points

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

Compulsory Subject

12.5 points

Core Subjects

37.5 points