Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Australian Education
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Australian Education at UNE?
Since Indigenous Australians remain the most educationally-disadvantaged people in the country, then knowledge of issues and problems in Indigenous Australian Education is crucial for all who are concerned with social justice and equity in education. This course provides students with the knowledge and critical analytical skills to approach Indigenous Australian and intercultural educational contexts. Students explore critically the legacies of colonisation and racism in Australia and examine legislation, policies and strategies that seek to redress the effects of these in educational contexts. Students study issues of power, authority and diversity in Indigenous Australian Education. By responding critically to multimedia and interactive sources, students both explore and demonstrate their knowledge of and skills in Indigenous Australian Education.
Career Opportunities
The course is designed to provide eventually an articulation with formalised teacher professional development.
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DURATION
Up to 2 years Part-timeFEES
Full FeeInternational
2012 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Trimester 1, Off CampusTrimester 2, Off Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
Former or current domestic UNE students apply to study directly to UNE
This course is only available off-campus (distance education)
For more information, click hereInternational Students
International students apply directly to UNE through International Marketing and PathwaysFor more information, click here
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| Course Type | Postgraduate | |||||||||
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| Fees | Full Fee / International | |||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 24 | |||||||||
| How to apply |
New domestic students to UNE apply to study through UAC For more information, click here
Former or current domestic UNE students apply to study directly to UNE This course is only available off-campus (distance education) For more information, click here
International students apply directly to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | A candidate shall: (a) hold a three or four year pre-service teaching qualification of a recognized University or tertiary institution; or (b) hold a bachelor degree and a one or two year pre-service teaching qualification of a recognized University; or (c) hold a three year degree of a University approved by the School; or (d) satisfy the School by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature; and (e) comply with the University's English Language requirements. |
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| Practical, Clinical or Work Experience | Students are encouraged to connect learning in the course with Indigenous education and/or social services contexts. |
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| Advanced Standing | At the discretion of the School, on the recommendation of the Course Coordinator and except for (c), a candidate may be granted a maximum of 12 credit points of advanced standing for: (a) units that have been counted towards another postgraduate qualification at this or another University; (b) units that have not counted towards another postgraduate qualification that have been completed at another University; and (c) there shall be no maximum advanced standing on the basis of units that have not counted towards another postgraduate qualification that have been completed at this University. |
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| Further Information | 
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall:
(a) hold a three or four year pre-service teaching qualification of a recognised University or tertiary institution; or
(b) hold a bachelor degree and a one or two year pre-service teaching qualification of a recognised University; or
(c) hold a three year degree of a University approved by the School; or
(c) satisfy the School by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature; and
(d) comply with the University's English Language requirements.
Advanced Standing
At the discretion of the School, on the recommendation of the course coordinator and except for (c), a candidate may be granted a maximum of 12 credit points of advanced standing for:
(a) units that have been counted towards another postgraduate qualification at this or another University;
(b) units that have not counted towards another postgraduate qualification that have been completed at another University; and
(c) there shall be no maximum advanced standing on the basis of units that have not counted towards another postgraduate qualification that have been completed at this University.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) a minimum of one year as a part-time candidate;
(b) a maximum of two years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award, and except with the permission of the School, a candidate must pass units to the value of 24 credit points at 500-level.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete the program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 6 cps |
| Listed Units | 18 cps |
| Total | 24 cps |
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Award of Degree
A candidate who meets the course requirements shall be admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Australian Education.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.