Program Overview
The Yolngu Studies at Charles Darwin University is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Humanities over 6 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Yolngu Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 6 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 8,240 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
- Location: Darwin, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Yolngu Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Yolngu Languages and Culture 1
- Yolngu Languages and Culture 2
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Successful completion of a recognised bachelors degree or equivalent. Native speakers of a Yolngu language who do not have an undergraduate degree, but who are recognised by the Yolngu advisors to the school as having good literacy skills or experience in research or education, will be eligible for admission.
People in regular contact with Yolngu through their professions, and who can demonstrate significant knowledge of culture and language proficiency, may be considered for entry to the course
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 8,240 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
Tuition fees: AUD 8,240 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Charles Darwin University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Charles Darwin University
Charles Darwin University
Northern Territory, Australia
Charles Darwin University (CDU) is an Australian public university with two campuses in Darwin and six satellite campuses in metropolitan and regional areas of the Northern Territory. It was...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 6 months