Overview

This unique Graduate Diploma of Indigenous Policy Development from Charles Darwin University is an essential foundation for respectful and accountable engagement with Indigenous people and the current social and political issues they face in Australia and internationally.

Quick Facts:

You will examine key issues of Indigenous policy development and implementation, economic development and participation, traditional and modern governance structures, and intellectual and cultural property rights in current social and political contexts.

This is an important course, if you want to develop your knowledge and understanding of:

the workings of government and policy
the structures and functions of governance in relation to Indigenous people
the practice of cultural engagement with and between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people
the culture and language of Yolngu people.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Neocolonialism, Advocacy and the Critique of Development

Indigenous Policy Agendas in Federal and State Politics

Indigenous Knowledges, Property Rights and Economic Participation

Indigenous Knowledges and Epistemologies

Humanities and Social Science
Principles of Research in Indigenous Contexts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-12 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-23 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

80 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Darwin, Australia

Disciplines

Public Policy Community Development View 33 other Masters in Public Policy in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 093307M
Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree, graduate certificate, graduate diploma, masters degree or equivalent international qualification in a relevant field.
Consideration will also be given to those who do not have one of the above qualifications, but who have at least five years relevant professional experience, for example in policy development, research, governance or service delivery. Applicants must provide further documentation in the form of a curriculum vitae (CV) with their application.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

34248 AUD / year

≈ 34248 AUD / year

Additional Details

Commonwealth Supported places are available for this course to students who meet the residency requirements.

Living costs

Darwin

Australia

1493 - 2530 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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