Postgraduate Courses

Graduate Certificate/ Diploma/ Master of Indigenous Languages Education

Offered in Block mode
These courses are for Indigenous educators who wish to develop their skills in Indigenous languages teaching.

The Graduate Certificate is a one-semester course and is open to applicants who have completed two years of teacher training or an equivalent course. Students complete four units of study in the areas of Linguistics and Languages Education.

The Master of Indigenous Languages Education is a one-year degree and is open to applicants who have a recognised teaching qualification such as a four-year degree, or a Bachelor's degree and a Diploma of Education. Students complete eight units of study in the areas of Linguistics and Languages Education.

Students who complete the Graduate Certificate can undertake two extra units of study in the second semester and qualify for the Graduate Diploma or, if they achieve an average grade of 70%, can enter the Masters program in the second semester.

These courses are open to Indigenous Australian candidates only and are offered by block-mode. Students attend the University for 3 blocks each semester, for one week each block. There is no cost to the student for travel, meal and accommodation costs to attend blocks are covered by the University.

Contact Details: Sherrie Connors (02) 9351 7008 or 1800 622 742

• MILE Application Form - pdf
• MILE Brochure

Graduate Diploma in Indigenous Health Promotion – Camperdown Campus

Offered in Block-mode – one year full-time, two years part time

This course offers Indigenous Health workers and practitioners the opportunity to add health promotion to their knowledge and skills. It ensures that all learning is relevant to day-to-day community practice and reaffirms the importance of community participation and community development.

For more information please contact:
Mr Shane Hearn
Tel: (02) 9351 6499
Email: shaneh@health.usyd.edu.au
School of Public Health Website

Graduate Certificate (Aboriginal Education)

Candidates complete two Core units and two co-requisite and/or optional units from a single program. The Graduate Certificate can be articulated with the Graduate Diploma and Master of Education, with the four units being fully credited to either course providing you enrol within six years of completing the Graduate Certificate.

Teaching Aboriginal Studies and Issues in Aboriginal Studies are two electives offered in this program.

For more information on the Graduate Certificate please contact:
Convenor: Dr Nigel Bagnall
Tel: 9351 6356
Room: 528 (Education and Social Work Building A35)
www.edsw.usyd.edu.au/

For more information on the two elective subjects please contact:
Ms Michelle Blanchard
Deputy Director
Koori Centre
Tel: (02) 9351 4078
Toll Free: 1800 622 742
Email: michelle@koori.usyd.edu.au

Issues in Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing

Postgraduate Subject
The continuing poor health status of Indigenous people is well documented, and attempts to improve Aboriginal health have often been met with inappropriate policy and practice. The challenge in improving Aboriginal health lies partly in improving the knowledge of non-Indigenous Australians of the historical, cultural and contemporary issues which impact on health. This Unit of Study provides opportunities for meaningful contact with Indigenous Australians as a foundation for building partnerships with Indigenous people to improve Aboriginal health.

For more information please contact:
Ms Michelle Blanchard
Deputy Director
Koori Centre
Tel: (02) 9351 4078
Toll Free: 1800 622 742
Email:

Koori Centre Handbook

For further information on Postgraduate and other courses offered by the Koori Centre, please visit our online handbook.