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Indigenous Policy Development

Charles Darwin University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition AUD 23,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Degree Postgraduate Diploma
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Darwin, Australia
Language English

Program Overview

The Indigenous Policy Development at Charles Darwin University is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Humanities over 12 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 Indigenous Policy Development 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

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: AUD 23,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
  6. Location: Darwin, Australia

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Indigenous Policy Development programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Neocolonialism, Advocacy and Critique of Development
  2. Indigenous Policy Agendas in Federal and State Politics
  3. Indigenous Knowledges, Property Rights and Economic Participation
  4. Indigenous Knowledges and Epistemology

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Successful completion of a recognised bachelors degree or equivalent. Consideration will also be given to non-graduates who have at least five years appropriate professional experience, for example policy development, research, governance or service delivery.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 23,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

Tuition fees: AUD 23,400 (Tuition (Year)) — 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 logo

Charles Darwin University

Darwin, Australia

public university in the Northern Territory, Australia

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months