
Graduate Certificate of Indigenous Studies
Generic programmes and qualifications
Develop insight into the contemporary position of Indigenous people and build your capacity to critically engage with the standards of your professional field. This Graduate Certificate prepares Indigenous and non-Indigenous professionals to work effectively with Indigenous communities and to investigate Indigenous research topics by focusing on the intersection of Indigenous and non-Indigenous ideas and knowledge positions. This graduate certificate consists of four subjects: Indigenous Austral
Official- Duration
- 1 years
- Qualification
- Graduate Certificate
- AQF 8
- Campus
- Townsville
- QLD
- Course code
- Program SIA-183263
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Course overview
Develop insight into the contemporary position of Indigenous people and build your capacity to critically engage with the standards of your professional field. This Graduate Certificate prepares Indigenous and non-Indigenous professionals to work effectively with Indigenous communities and to investigate Indigenous research topics by focusing on the intersection of Indigenous and non-Indigenous ideas and knowledge positions. This graduate certificate consists of four subjects: Indigenous Australians; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People as Colonial Subjects; Comparative Indigenous Studies; and Navigating the Cultural Interface. These subjects will deepen your understanding of the complexity of...
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. JCU postgraduate academic requirements are published for each degree. Applicants must meet the selected course's prior-qualification and any additional admission requirements; many postgraduate degrees use a recognised bachelor degree or equivalent as the entry qualification. 2. Course-specific prior qualification and additional requirements; English proficiency.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- PTE AcademicOverall 58L 54 · R 54 · W 54 · S 54
- TOEFL iBTOverall 86L 21 · R 21 · W 21 · S 21
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
JCU postgraduate academic requirements are published for each degree. Applicants must meet the selected course's prior-qualification and any additional admission requirements; many postgraduate degrees use a recognised bachelor degree or equivalent as the entry qualification.
Additional entry requirement
Course-specific prior qualification and additional requirements; 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.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Rolling intake | — | — | — | $17,060per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

