Charles Darwin University

Graduate Diploma of Indigenous Policy Development

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The Graduate Diploma of Indigenous Policy Development, will build on your professional knowledge and experiences by providing you with a critical understanding of important aspects of Indigenous economic and policy development in modern Australia. You will examine key issues of Indigenous policy development and implementation, economic development and participation, traditional and modern governance structures, and intellectual and cultural property rights in current social and political context

Official
Duration
1 years
Qualification
Graduate Diploma
AQF 8
Campus
Casuarina
NT · +3 more campuses
Course code
CRICOS 093307M
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Course overview

The Graduate Diploma of Indigenous Policy Development, will build on your professional knowledge and experiences by providing you with a critical understanding of important aspects of Indigenous economic and policy development in modern Australia. You will examine key issues of Indigenous policy development and implementation, economic development and participation, traditional and modern governance structures, and intellectual and cultural property rights in current social and political contexts. This course is an essential foundation for respectful and accountable engagement with Indigenous people and the current social and political issues they face in Australia and internationally. This is an important course, if you want to develop your knowledge and understanding of: the workings of government and policy, the structures and functions of governance in relation to Indigenous people, the practice of cultural engagement with and between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, the culture and language of Yolngu people.

Entry requirements

Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.

1. Successful completion of a recognized bachelor degree, graduate certificate, graduate diploma, Master's degree or equivalent international qualification in a relevant field.; Consideration will also be given to those who do not have one of the above qualifications, but who have at least five years relevant professional experience, for example in policy development, research, governance or service delivery.; Applicants must provide further documentation in the form of a curriculum vitae (CV) with their application. 2. Australian-bachelor-equivalent qualification; course-specific grade, prerequisites or work experience; English proficiency.

English language

Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.

  • IELTS AcademicOverall 6L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
  • TOEFL iBTOverall 60L 18 · R 18 · W 18 · S 18
  • PTE AcademicOverall 50L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
  • Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 169L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
  • Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 169L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169

Additional requirements

  • Academic entry requirement

    Successful completion of a recognized bachelor degree, graduate certificate, graduate diploma, Master's degree or equivalent international qualification in a relevant field.; Consideration will also be given to those who do not have one of the above qualifications, but who have at least five years relevant professional experience, for example in policy development, research, governance or service delivery.; Applicants must provide further documentation in the form of a curriculum vitae (CV) with their application.

  • Additional entry requirement

    Australian-bachelor-equivalent qualification; course-specific grade, prerequisites or work experience; English proficiency.

Intakes and tuition

Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.

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2027 · Rolling intake———$37,673per yearInternational students

Where it is taught

  • Casuarina Campus

    Primary

    1 Ellengowan Dr, CASUARINA, NT

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  • CDU Online

    NT

  • Danala Education and Community Precinct

    54-58 Cavenagh Street, Darwin City, NT

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  • Education and Community Precinct

    54 Cavenagh Street, Darwin City, NT, 800, Darwin City, NT

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References

Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

  1. Graduate Diploma of Indigenous Policy Developmentcdu.edu.au
  2. Charles Darwin Universitycdu.edu.au
  3. CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
  4. International Course Guide 2026Official source
  5. International entry requirementsOfficial source
  6. QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

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Graduate Diploma of Indigenous Policy Development at Charles Darwin University: Fees & Entry Requirements