Charles Darwin University
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
A flexible postgraduate Master of Arts offering specialisations in Indigenous Knowledges, Creative Arts, Social Sciences, and Indigenous Languages. Designed for professionals seeking to deepen expertise, advance careers, or prepare for research-focused higher degrees while developing critical thinking and analytical skills.
Applicants must have successfully completed a recognised bachelor degree, graduate certificate, graduate diploma, master's degree, or equivalent international qualification. English language proficiency is required, with minimum IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0) for international postgraduate students, or equivalent qualifications. Domestic students must meet standard English language proficiency requirements. International pathway applicants who have completed CDU International Masters Qualifying Program (ZMQP01) or Accelerated International Masters Qualifying Program (ZAMQP1) are also eligible.
The course comprises 160 credit points of core and elective units. Core units (20 credit points) include Advocacy and Social Action and Indigenous Knowledges and Wellbeing. Students select a Capstone or Research option (30-70 credit points) including options for Independent Study, Intercultural Practice, Research Methods, Master Thesis, or Creative Arts Research. Specialist elective units (40 credit points) focus on chosen specialisation: Creative Arts, Social Science, Indigenous Knowledges and Engagement, Indigenous Languages and Contemporary Social Issues, or Indigenous Research Practice. General elective units (30-70 credit points) allow selection from postgraduate units across the university. Specific units cover topics including environmental justice, gender and society, Indigenous philosophies, Yolngu languages and culture, creative projects, and Indigenous research methodologies.
CDU is ranked #1 in Australia for postgraduate teaching quality in humanities and social sciences (GUG 2024) and #2 for postgraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024). The university offers unique expertise in Indigenous and Asia Pacific knowledge with close ties to important research initiatives. Lecturers are leaders in their fields ready to guide and mentor students. The course provides flexibility to study online, on campus, part-time or full-time, and offers credit transfer opportunities for existing project work.
A Master of Arts opens pathways to diverse professional careers in creative industries, Indigenous policy, education, research, and cultural sectors. Graduates develop critical evaluation and analytical skills applicable across government, non-profit, creative, and academic organisations. The course prepares students for Higher Degree by Research programs including Master by Research or Doctor of Philosophy. Career opportunities span from policy development and cultural management to creative direction, research coordination, and community engagement roles.
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