Master of Arts
Charles Darwin University (CDU)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00300K
The Master of Arts is a flexible, postgraduate degree that allows you to undertake a bespoke research project on a topic of your choice. It will equip you with deep knowledge to bolster your CV, demonstrate your expertise and prepare you for a PhD should you wish to continue your studies.At CDU, you can choose a research topic that aligns with one of four focus areas, three of which explore unique perspectives on Indigenous Australia.You'll benefit from access to an expert, dedicated research supervisor, who will support you to think critically and creatively. You'll be guided to shape a research thesis or piece of coursework that is unique, carefully considered and robust in its findings.In a world where opinions are rife, but facts and considered thought may not be, your ability to critically evaluate ideas, concepts and information will set you apart.
Structure
The course is comprised of 160 credit points of core and elective units. The core units are designed to be undertaken consecutively with elective units, which make up the remainder of the course requirements.A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 160 credit points as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.Unit typeCredit PointsSpecific requirementsCore Units(2 units)30cpCompulsory Core units totalling 30 credit points as per the list of units detailed below:IAS501 Research Methods 1 (20cp)IAS502 Research Methods 2 (10cp)Specialist Electives A(3-9 units)90cpSpecialist Elective units totalling 90 credit points selected from the list of available units detailed below:CULTURAL AND CREATIVE RESEARCHUnits totalling 90 credit points selected from unit options detailed below: IAS811 Master Thesis (10cp) (repeatable)IAS812 Master Thesis (20cp) (repeatable)IAS813 Master Thesis (30cp) (repeatable)IAS814 Research Exegesis (20cp) (2 x repeatable)INDIGENOUS RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES Choose the following units totalling 30 credit points:IAS521 Principles of Research in Indigenous ContextsIAS522 Indigenous Research MethodologiesIAS524 Indigenous Representation and Ethical PracticeUnits totalling 60 credit points selected from units detailed below:IAS811 Master Thesis (10cp) (repeatable)IAS812 Master Thesis (20cp) (repeatable)IAS813 Master Thesis (30cp) (repeatable)IAS814 Research Exegesis (20cp) (2 x repeatable)INDIGENOUS POLICY DEVELOPMENT Choose the following units totalling 60 credit points:IAS530 Neocolonialism, Advocacy and Critique of DevelopmentIAS531 Indigenous Policy Agendas in Federal and State PoliticsIAS532 Indigenous Knowledges, Property Rights and Economic ParticipationIAS533 Indigenous Knowledges and EpistemologyIAS812 Master Thesis (20cp)Units totalling 30 credit points selected from units detailed below:IAS534 Partnerships and Engagement in Indigenous Land and Sea ManagementIAS535 Indigenous Peoples in the Context of Colonised AustraliaIAS536 Indigenous Sovereignty and the Challenges of ReconciliationIAS537 Building Relationships in Indigenous ContextsIAS538 Challenging Educational ParadigmIAS541 Yolngu Languages and Culture 1IAS542 Yolngu Languages and Culture 2IAS547 Indigenous Knowledges and WellbeingIAS548 Healthy Country, Healthy PeopleIAS549 Learning an Indigenous Australian LanguageIAS521 Principles of Research in Indigenous ContextsIAS522 Indigenous Research MethodologiesIAS523 Indigenous Research Project (2 x repeatable)IAS524 Indigenous Representation and Ethical PracticeIAS812 Master Thesis (20cp) (1 x repeatable)INDIGENOUS ENGAGEMENT Choose the following units totalling 50 credit points:IAS535 Indigenous Peoples in the Context of Colonised AustraliaIAS536 Indigenous Sovereignty and the Challenges of ReconciliationIAS537 Building Relationships in Indigenous ContextsIAS812 Master Thesis (20cp)Choose units totalling 40 credit points selected from units detailed below:IAS534 Partnerships and Engagement in Indigenous Land and Sea ManagementIAS530 Neocolonialism, Advocacy and Critique of DevelopmentIAS531 Indigenous Policy Agendas in Federal and State PoliticsIAS532 Indigenous Knowledges, Property Rights and Economic ParticipationIAS533 Indigenous Knowledges and EpistemologyIAS538 Challenging Educational ParadigmIAS541 Yolngu Languages and Culture 1IAS542 Yolngu Languages and Culture 2IAS547 Indigenous Knowledges and WellbeingIAS548 Healthy Country, Healthy PeopleIAS549 Learning an Indigenous Australian LanguageIAS521 Principles of Research in Indigenous ContextsIAS522 Indigenous Research MethodologiesIAS523 Indigenous Research Project (2 x repeatable)IAS524 Indigenous Representation and Ethical PracticeIAS539 Intercultural MediationMRA501 Mawul Rom Studies (4 x repeatable)IAS812 Master Thesis (20cp) (1 x repeatable)YOLNGU LANGUAGES AND CULTURE Choose the following units totalling 40 credit points:IAS541 Yolngu Languages and Culture 1IAS542 Yolngu Languages and Culture 2IAS812 Master Thesis (20cp)Choose units totalling 50 credit points selected from units detailed below:IAS543 Yolngu LiteratureIAS544 Indigenous Language Project (2 x repeatable)IAS545 Yolngu Conversation 1IAS546 Yolngu Conversation 2IAS521 Principles of Research in Indigenous ContextsIAS522 Indigenous Research MethodologiesIAS523 Indigenous Research Project (2 x repeatable)IAS524 Indigenous Representation and Ethical Practice Specialist Electives B(up to 4 units)40cpChoose 40 cp from any of the Specialist Elective A units identified above or from approved Masters level units from across CDU offerings, or approved cross-institutional enrolments from other universities. 160cpTotal Credit PointsStudents who commenced in or after 2013The grade of "PC" cannot be counted towards a Masters Degree by Coursework AQF Level 9 course award. Students should refer to the current Grading Policy and Common Course Rules for further information.
Standard entry requirements
Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree, graduate certificate, graduate diploma, master's degree, or equivalent international qualification.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Casuarina | International: $32,008 | No |
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| CDU Online | International: $32,008 | No |
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