COURSE INFORMATION

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773 Graduate Diploma of Arts (Aboriginal and Intercultural Studies)

Note: This course is under review for 2004 and may be replaced.  Please contact the School of International, Cultural and Community Studies.

 

Graduate Diploma of Arts

 

INTRODUCTION

The Graduate Diploma of Arts is a one year full-time, or equivalent part-time course designed to provide graduate students with the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills relevant to specific occupational fields.

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

An appropriate three year degree award from a recognised tertiary institution, or equivalent.

Some fields of study within the Graduate Diploma of Arts may have special admission requirements.  Students should refer to the relevant section on major fields of study for further information.

 

COURSE STRUCTURE

The course consists of eight units of study.

 

The following fields of study are available in the School of International, Cultural and Community Studies:

 

      Aboriginal and Intercultural Studies

      Consultancy in Human and Social Services

      Language Studies

      Professional Writing

      Public Policy and Analysis

      Religious Studies

Aborginal and Intercultural Studies

 

The Graduate Diploma of Arts (Aboriginal and Intercultural Studies) course comprises eight units in Aboriginal and Intercultural Studies designed for graduates in education, health, welfare, social policy or other fields who have no academic background in the area.


COURSE LOCATION AND MODE OF STUDY

The course is available by full-time or part-time study on Mount Lawley campus.  It is also available by external study.

 

COURSE STRUCTURE

Students may choose eight units from the following or they may include two third year level units as listed in the undergraduate Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Arts (Aboriginal Studies).
 
AIS4210 Intercultural Research Methods 15
CBS4103 Introduction to Social Analysis 15
FAR4103 Mediating the Land: Native Title, Mabo and Negotiation 15
FAR4104 Consultancy Skills for the Real World 15
HIS4105 World History 15
POL4163 Indigenous Peoples: National and International Issues 15
SAN4102 The Anthropology of Aboriginal Societies 15
SAN4115 Sociology of Indigenous Health Issues 15
SAN4140 Indigenous Arts 15
 
Not all units are available each semester. Students should check with the School of International, Cultural and Community Studies prior to enrolment.
 
 
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 11/18/2004