Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Languages Education
The information on this page applies to future students. Current students should refer to their faculty handbooks for course information.
The course is open to Indigenous Australians only. A successful applicant for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Languages Education must have completed a minimum two years study toward a teaching qualification, that is, a Diploma in Education (Aboriginal) or equivalent. There is no language proficiency requirement for admission to the course or for the award of the Graduate Certificate.
Units of study
For full information on Units of Study available in this course, please visit the Sydney Courses website
Further course information
Study plan
0.5 year full-time
Graduate opportunities
Graduates may fufil a variety of roles in Indigenous languages education contexts and languages revitalisation generally.
Admission
Admission requirements
Admission requirements not available for Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Languages Education.
How to apply
Domestic students
How to apply
Applications are made directly to the University and assessed by the Koori Centre. On-time applications for Semester 1 on the last working day of October. As this program is specifically for Indigenous Australians, applicants are required to provide confirmation that they are of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent. This confirmation can be in the form of a letter of identity from your local Aboriginal Land Council, Aboriginal Legal Service, Aboriginal Medical Service, or other official Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander organisation. If you cannot provide a letter from any of these organisations you will need to provide a statutory declaration confirming your Aboriginality. You will need to provide your confirmation document with your application.
International students
How to apply
Fee disclaimer
Domestic students
Indicative postgraduate student contribution amount
This student contribution amount for a Commonwealth Supported Place is an indication only of the fees that are payable by you in the calendar year you commence your course, commencing in 2013 for a standard annual full time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). The exact student contribution that you pay will depend on the specific units of study in which you ultimately enrol. If you are a Commonwealth supported student and was enrolled in a University course before 1 January 2012 your student contribution may differ.
Annual review for postgraduate student contribution amount
Importantly, student contribution amounts are subject to annual review by the University, and are likely to increase each year of your period of study (subject to a Commonwealth specified cap), effective at the start of each calendar year.
Postgraduate Domestic Tuition Fee
Postgraduate Domestic Tuition Fee not available for Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Languages Education.
Annual review for postgraduate domestic tuition fee
Annual review for postgraduate domestic tuition fee not available for Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Languages Education.
Additional incidental fees
Additional incidental fees not available for Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Languages Education.
Potential for inaccuracy
Potential for inaccuracy not available for Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Languages Education.
International students
International tuition fees for postgraduate students
International tuition fees for postgraduate students not available for Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Languages Education.
Annual review
Annual review not available for Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Languages Education.
Additional incidental fees and health insurance
Additional incidental fees and health insurance not available for Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Languages Education.
Potential for inaccuracy
Potential for inaccuracy not available for Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Languages Education.