Master of Aboriginal Studies Program By University of South Australia |Top Universities
Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Scholarship

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Main Subject Area

Ethnicity, Gender and DiversityMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Ethnicity, Gender and Diversity

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This postgraduate qualification is designed for students of any discipline with an interest in Aboriginal history, culture, politics and education.  
It will provide you with a broad knowledge of Aboriginal issues and world views as they relate to health, law, history, education, environment, policy and research. You will graduate with knowledge of Aboriginal research methodologies and the project management skills needed to work with various Aboriginal groups.
This two-year degree forms part of a nested suite of degrees, which means that if you decide to exit early, you will graduate with a Graduate Certificate in Aboriginal Studies or a Graduate Diploma in Aboriginal Studies, depending on the number of courses already studied. You can choose to study this degree on-campus or online. Part-time study options are also available.

Program overview

Main Subject

Ethnicity, Gender and Diversity

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This postgraduate qualification is designed for students of any discipline with an interest in Aboriginal history, culture, politics and education.  
It will provide you with a broad knowledge of Aboriginal issues and world views as they relate to health, law, history, education, environment, policy and research. You will graduate with knowledge of Aboriginal research methodologies and the project management skills needed to work with various Aboriginal groups.
This two-year degree forms part of a nested suite of degrees, which means that if you decide to exit early, you will graduate with a Graduate Certificate in Aboriginal Studies or a Graduate Diploma in Aboriginal Studies, depending on the number of courses already studied. You can choose to study this degree on-campus or online. Part-time study options are also available.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

4+
6.5+
Applicants must have completed a three-year Bachelor degree in any discipline or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution.
Applicants who have completed a Bachelor degree or a Graduate Certificate in Aboriginal or indigenous studies are eligible to enter the program with 0. 5 EFTSL Advanced Standing and complete the program in 1. 5 years of full time study or equivalent part time study.
Applicants who have completed a Graduate Diploma in Aboriginal or indigenous studies are eligible to enter the program with 1. 0 EFTSL Advanced Standing and complete the program in 1 year of full time study or equivalent part time study.
2 Years
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Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

15,142 AUD
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International Students

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