00
  • How OUA works
  • Advice
13 673600
Sign inCreate account
  1. Home
  2. Degrees

Postgraduate CSU-ICC-GCE-2023

Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Cultural Competency

Be part of the change for Indigenous Australians

Enhance your cultural competency. Gain skills to build local solutions to the challenges that impact Indigenous peoples. Reflect, shed preconceived ideas and make a real difference in the lives of Indigenous Australians.

Available loans

Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

Total subjects

4

Price

From

$3,784

Study method

100% Online

Assessments

100% online

CSP Available

Yes

Credit available

Yes

Applications Close

  • No dates available
Charles Sturt University logo

Charles Sturt University is Australia’s most experienced online uni, and has the country’s highest graduate employment rate. From agriculture, arts, healthcare and IT, to business, law, social work and teaching—you’ll get the latest skills in your field, and learn from academics who are connected to industry. Add in 24/7 IT support, scholarships and a vibrant student community, and you can take your next, or first, career step with confidence.

Learn more about CSU.

Explore CSU courses.

QS Ranking 2023

31

Times Higher Education Ranking 2023

37

  • 2023

Degree details

What you'll learn

Are you are a professional who works with Indigenous communities? Do you contribute to issues impacting Indigenous Australians? Or do you want a greater understanding of your role working with Indigenous Australians so you can create positive change? If so, the Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Cultural Competency from Charles Sturt University is for you.

You’ll be able to build local solutions to challenges that have global consequences for Indigenous peoples, human rights, and nation-building. This online qualification will provide you with in-depth training so you can communicate in culturally responsive ways – and make a real difference.

Career opportunities

The Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Cultural Competency is an ideal qualification for professionals wanting to build on their previous studies or work experience to enhance interactions with Indigenous people and communities. Whether you’re in education, social work, law and justice, nursing, allied health or media – the knowledge and understanding you’ll gain with this certificate means you’ll be more constructive in your role. If you’re looking to upskill for your current role, hoping to advance in your career or move into a position that directly engages with the Indigenous community – this course will give you the insight and abilities to make real connections.

Entry requirements

Higher education

Bachelors Degree or equivalent professional experience.

Credit for previous study or work

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit for current competencies will be granted to eligible applicants. If you’ve studied before, you may be able to fast-track your postgraduate degree with Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). If you’ve completed relevant tertiary study, you could be awarded credit for your postgraduate degree. Get in touch to see if you’re eligible for credit based on your previous qualifications or industry experience.

Description

Lead the way

This online cultural competency training is unique – you won’t find yourself just being fed masses of information. You’ll be immersed in interactive online learning, encouraged to critically reflect, shed preconceived ideas and delve into in-depth analysis of complex issues.

Connect with experts

You’ll be taught by a team of Indigenous and non-Indigenous academics with diverse teaching and research experience – they’re experts in their field.

Take control

We know that when you undertake further study, it needs to fit in with your work, family and lifestyle – that’s why you can study the Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Cultural Competency completely online. Lectures, discussions, resources – they’re all available online, so you can study for your certification wherever and whenever you want.

Degree structure details

Recommended Study Pattern

The below information is for new students. Current students should select their subjects by checking the Handbook for the year of their enrolment

Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Cultural Competency

Essential set - Credit Points: 32

Core subjects - Credit Points: 8

Students complete IKC403 or IKC502, and IKC404. IKC403/IKC502 must be completed first.

IKC404 Critical Studies: Indigenous Australians and the Politics of Control (8)

OR

IKC403 Critical Studies: Indigenous Australian Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities (8)

OR

IKC502 Critical Studies: Indigenous Australian Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities (8)

Restricted electives - Credit Points: 24

Students select two subjects from the following:

ASH505 Research Methods (8)

IKC405 Indigenous Australians and Criminal Justice (8)

IKC406 Indigenous Social Work Policy and Practice (8)

IKC407 First Nations and Media: Seeing Knowledge, Seeing Power (8)

EEB435 Indigenous Australian Studies for Teachers (8)

EEB505 Indigenous Australian Studies for Teachers (8)

HLT517 Indigenous Perspectives on Health and Wellbeing (8)

Award Requirements

As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 32 points.

  • Contact us
  • About us
  • OUA Blog
  • Media centre
  • Partnerships
  • Universities
  • Your career
  • FAQ and glossary
  • Work with us
  • Courses
  • MBA online
  • Partner Hub

Open Universities Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

  • Accessibility statement
  • Cookies
  • Copyright
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy
  • Site map
  • Terms of use

Open Universities Australia is a not-for-profit organisation.

© Open Universities Australia 2023. All rights reserved.