Master of Arts

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 the following focus areas:Cultural and creative researchIndigenous research methodologiesIndigenous policy developmentIndigenous engagementYolngu languages and cultureYou'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.

Subjects

• IAS501 Research Methods 1 (20cp)
• IAS502 Research Methods 2 (10cp)
• IAS811 Master Thesis (10cp) (repeatable)
• IAS812 Master Thesis (20cp) (repeatable)
• IAS813 Master Thesis (30cp) (repeatable)
• IAS814 Research Exegesis (20cp) (2 x repeatable)
• IAS521 Principles of Research in Indigenous Contexts
• IAS522 Indigenous Research Methodologies
• IAS524 Indigenous Representation and Ethical Practice
• IAS811 Master Thesis (10cp) (repeatable)
• IAS812 Master Thesis (20cp) (repeatable)
• IAS813 Master Thesis (30cp) (repeatable)
• IAS814 Research Exegesis (20cp) (2 x repeatable)
• IAS530 Neocolonialism, Advocacy and Critique of Development
• IAS531 Indigenous Policy Agendas in Federal and State Politics
• IAS532 Indigenous Knowledges, Property Rights and Economic Participation
• IAS533 Indigenous Knowledges and Epistemology
• IAS812 Master Thesis (20cp)
• IAS534 Partnerships and Engagement in Indigenous Land and Sea Management
• IAS535 Indigenous Peoples in the Context of Colonized Australia
• IAS536 Indigenous Sovereignty and the Challenges of Reconciliation
• IAS537 Building Relationships in Indigenous Contexts
• IAS538 Challenging Educational Paradigm
• IAS541 Yolngu Languages and Culture 1
• IAS542 Yolngu Languages and Culture 2
• IAS547 Indigenous Knowledges and Wellbeing
• IAS548 Healthy Country, Healthy People
• IAS549 Learning an Indigenous Australian Language (not offered 2024)
• IAS521 Principles of Research in Indigenous Contexts
• IAS522 Indigenous Research Methodologies
• IAS523 Indigenous Research Project (2 x repeatable)
• IAS524 Indigenous Representation and Ethical Practice
• IAS812 Master Thesis (20cp) (1 x repeatable)
• IAS535 Indigenous Peoples in the Context of Colonized Australia
• IAS536 Indigenous Sovereignty and the Challenges of Reconciliation
• IAS537 Building Relationships in Indigenous Contexts
• IAS812 Master Thesis (20cp)
• IAS534 Partnerships and Engagement in Indigenous Land and Sea Management
• IAS530 Neocolonialism, Advocacy and Critique of Development
• IAS531 Indigenous Policy Agendas in Federal and State Politics
• IAS532 Indigenous Knowledges, Property Rights and Economic Participation
• IAS533 Indigenous Knowledges and Epistemology
• IAS538 Challenging Educational Paradigm
• IAS541 Yolngu Languages and Culture 1
• IAS542 Yolngu Languages and Culture 2
• IAS547 Indigenous Knowledges and Wellbeing
• IAS548 Healthy Country, Healthy People
• IAS549 Learning an Indigenous Australian Language (not offered 2024)
• IAS521 Principles of Research in Indigenous Contexts
• IAS522 Indigenous Research Methodologies
• IAS523 Indigenous Research Project (2 x repeatable)
• IAS524 Indigenous Representation and Ethical Practice
• IAS539 Intercultural Mediation
• MRA501 Maul Rom Studies (4 x repeatable) (last offered 2018)
• IAS812 Master Thesis (20cp) (1 x repeatable)
• IAS541 Yolngu Languages and Culture 1
• IAS542 Yolngu Languages and Culture 2
• IAS812 Master Thesis (20cp)
• IAS543 Yolngu Literature
• IAS544 Indigenous Language Project (2 x repeatable)
• IAS545 Yolngu Conversation 1
• IAS546 Yolngu Conversation 2
• IAS521 Principles of Research in Indigenous Contexts
• IAS522 Indigenous Research Methodologies
• IAS523 Indigenous Research Project (2 x repeatable)
• IAS524 Indigenous Representation and Ethical Practice

Standard entry requirements

Successful completion of a recognized bachelor degree, graduate certificate, graduate diploma, master's degree, or equivalent international qualification.

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