Graduate Certificate in Aboriginal Studies

Postgraduate

Degree hero banner
Mode icon
Mode
On campus
Duration icon
Duration
0.5 year(s) full-time
Program code icon
Program code
GCABS
Study as icon
Study as
Full time or part time
Fees
Indicative annual fees
SATAC code icon
SATAC code
Prerequisites icon
Prerequisite
N/A
Assumed knowledge icon
Assumed knowledge
N/A

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and fulfill any essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

A completed bachelor (AQF level 7) or bachelor honours (AQF level 8) degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution; OR

A minimum of five years relevant work experience.

alt
Note:

Please note that entry requirements for this degree are provisional and subject to change. 

Degree Structure: Graduate Certificate in Aboriginal Studies

Program code: GCABS

Complete 24 units comprising:

  • 12 units for Core courses, and
  • 12 units for Electives

Study plan

A study plan sets out the courses you will need to complete and the recommended timing for each one. This will help to guide your enrolment in each study period, alongside any additional information provided below. If you have received a personalised plan or alternative advice from your Program Director, please refer to that guidance in the first instance, or seek help from your Program Director or Student Assist if you are unsure.

Enrolment information

Find details about the rules and notes that apply to your program, along with other essential information required for successful enrolment. Supplementary supporting resources may also be provided where applicable.

Courses

Listed here are all the courses that contribute to your program, including elective options that can be chosen. These courses come together to form your study plan. Courses fall into different categories, each of which have specific unit values that need to be met under the program rules.

What courses you'll study

Complete 24 units comprising:

  • 12 units for Core courses, and
  • 12 units for Electives

Complete 12 units comprising:

  • 12 units for all Program core

Course name Course code Units
course icon
Course name
Australian Indigenous Languages, Identity and Belonging
Course code
INDG5009
Units
6
course icon
Course name
Cultural Competency: Challenging Racism in Australian and Indigenous Contexts
Course code
INDG5010
Units
6

Electives description

A flexible course choice within your degree.

Complete 12 units comprising:

  • 12 units from Program electives

Course name Course code Units
course icon
Course name
Aboriginal Education, Culture, Curriculum and Change
Course code
EDUC5013
Units
6
course icon
Course name
Community Partnerships
Course code
ENVI5006
Units
6
course icon
Course name
People, Leadership and Organisational Performance
Course code
HRES5002
Units
6
course icon
Course name
Indigenous Perspectives on Globalisation
Course code
INDG5003
Units
6
course icon
Course name
Law and Land
Course code
INDG5004
Units
6
course icon
Course name
Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing
Course code
INDG5005
Units
6
course icon
Course name
Aboriginal Futures
Course code
INDG5008
Units
6
course icon
Course name
Pitjantjatjara Culture and Language
Course code
INDG5014
Units
6
course icon
Course name
Rebuilding Aboriginal Nations
Course code
INDG6002
Units
6

Your program team

null Karen Sinclair

Professor, Indigenous Learning and Teaching

Indigenous

Indigenous Education

Explore Adelaide University

Student Assist

Your one-stop centre for student services and administration.

myEnrolment

Start your enrolment here.

Careers

Help to build your skills, confidence and connections.

Graduate research

Pursue your ideas and breakthroughs.