Education – Postgraduate courses

Master of Arts in Indigenous Social Policy


UTS course code: C04185 Testamur title: Master of Arts in Indigenous Social Policy Abbreviation: MA Course Coordinator: Ms Karen Vaughan Course fee: $200 per cp/HECS (local); $6,900 per semester (international) Total credit points: 48 Overview Course aims Admission requirements Attendance Course duration Course program Assessment Articulation and progression Other information Overview This course is offered jointly by the Faculty of Education and Jumbunna Indigenous House of Learning. It is designed to provide opportunities for those involved in indigenous social policy process in community and government settings to broaden and deepen their professional skills and knowledge. The Master of Arts provides an option of exit points with a Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Social Policy or a Graduate Diploma in Indigenous Social Policy. Course aims The course is designed to produce graduates with skills, capacity and knowledge to address issues relating to the analysis, development and implementation of indigenous social policy. Admission requirements The course is open to indigenous and non-indigenous people who have a Bachelor's degree or a diploma-level qualification and at least three years' experience in a relevant organisation. Attendance The course is offered in block attendance mode with two five-day blocks each semester. Course duration This course is offered over four semesters, part time. Full-time study can be negotiated. Course program Year 1 Autumn semester 015384 Issues in Indigenous Social Research Ethics 6cp 50291 Australian Political and Social Systems 6cp Spring semester 50290 Australian Indigenous Social Policy 6cp plus xxxxxx One elective from the Faculty's available postgraduate subjects 6cp or xxxxxx One elective from another course 6cp (exit point for Graduate Certificate) Year 2 Autumn semester 013349 Research Design 6cp 50292 Policy Processes in Australian Indigenous Settings 6cp (exit point for Graduate Diploma) Spring semester 013356 Independent Study Project 6cp plus xxxxxx One elective from the Faculty's available postgraduate subjects 6cp or xxxxxx One elective from another course 6cp Assessment Assessment is criterion-referenced and on a Pass/Fail basis. This means that you are assessed on whether you meet certain criteria and granted a Pass or Fail grade accordingly. Articulation and progression This course is structured in three stages: Stage 1: Graduate Certificate Stage 2: Graduate Diploma Stage 3: Master's level It is expected that you complete all subject requirements at each level before progressing to the next stage of the course. Other information For further information about this course, contact: telephone (02) 9514 3814 or 1800 634 649 email Gwen.McGregor@uts.edu.au