Graduate Diploma of Indigenous Policy Development

Charles Darwin University

Australia, Darwin

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Charles Darwin University

Australia , Darwin

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Diploma

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

093307M

Credit point

80 Points

Campuses

Casuarina campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines3-Mar-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 37,672 / year

Next Intake 3-Mar-2026

Graduate Diploma of Indigenous Policy Development

About

The Graduate Diploma of Indigenous Policy Development, will build on your professional knowledge and experiences by providing you with a critical understanding of important aspects of Indigenous economic and policy development in modern Australia.

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 course 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.

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.

Disciplines

Faculty of Arts and Society

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

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.

Essential requirements

English language requirements

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study.

The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by either undertaking previous education from an English-speaking country or undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.

CDU English for Academic Purposes 4 (ZEAP40)	Successful completion of EAP004 English for Academic Purposes 4
IELTS Academic Module (including One Skill Retake)	A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0.
Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)	A minimum overall score of 176, with no skill below 169.
Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency	A minimum overall grade of C1, valid for three years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module	A minimum overall score of 58 with no score lower than 50.
TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT)	A minimum overall score of 79 with a minimum writing score of 21.

* All tests are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU, unless otherwise specified.
* Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) English language requirements for student visa applications.

Do you have a question regarding English requirements at CDU? Please email: international@cdu.edu.au.

English Program Requirements

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study.

CDU English for Academic Purposes 4 (ZEAP40)	Successful completion of EAP004 English for Academic Purposes 4
IELTS Academic Module (including One Skill Retake)	A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0.
Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)	A minimum overall score of 176, with no skill below 169.
Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency	A minimum overall grade of C1, valid for three years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module	A minimum overall score of 58 with no score lower than 50.
TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT)	A minimum overall score of 79 with a minimum writing score of 21.

Do you have a question regarding English requirements at CDU? Please email: international@cdu.edu.au.

Career

Career opportunities

A Graduate Diploma of Indigenous Policy Development will open up opportunities for you by adding a new dimension of knowledge and skills to your existing qualification. Graduates from this course working in a range of different government and other professional roles enhance their employability by strengthening and deepening their understanding of the interface between policy-related aspects of their work and the needs and aspirations of the broader Indigenous community.

Graduates can credit their studies in the graduate diploma towards a Master of Public Policy.

Potential employment opportunities include roles in government and non-government organisations related to Indigenous affairs in areas such as research, policy development, or media and communications and academia.