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Associate Degree in Indigenous Education

This course is specially designed for Indigenous Australians and provides a pathway into the Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Indigenous Studies) course. You will gain skills in education, focusing on Indigenous education in the fields of literacy, mathematics and Indigenous culture.

Summary

This course is not available for international students except in limited cases.tooltip

Domestic Students

Available at these campuses tooltip
  • Brisbane, Queensland
  • Sydney (Strathfield), NSW

Course Duration

 2 year program, normally offered over 2.5 years full-time.

Deferment

Deferment is available for two years. Find out more about deferment: Deferment Information

Delivery Mode

  • Multi Mode

Commencement Availability

 Brisbane
  • Semester 1 - Applications closed
  • Semester 2 - Not offered Mid-year
Strathfield
  • Semester 1 - Applications closed
  • Semester 2 - July

Course Costs
  • Average first year fee: $5442 Commonwealth Supported (indicative only)

Important Note on Fees

All costs are based on current rates. A student's annual fee may vary in accordance with their choice of major and electives. The University reviews fees annually.

Credit Points

160

Course Units (Subjects)

Schedule of Unit (Subject) Offerings

Course Enrolment Guide (CEG)

Enrolment Information

Applying for Admission

Domestic Students

Eligibility

An applicant must also comply with the Admission Rules.

This course is available only to Australian Indigenous students.

Apply directly to Australian Catholic University.

To be eligible for admission to the course, an Indigenous Australian applicant must have completed the following prerequisites:

  1. interview;
  2. a minimum of three years' work experience; or
  3. completion of year 12 or equivalent; and
  4. demonstrated relevant tertiary study skills or successful completion of a Tertiary Communication Skills program.

How to Apply

Apply via Direct Application below.

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Description

The Associate Degree in Indigenous Education course is specifically designed for, and is only available to, Australian Indigenous people.

The Associate Degree in Indigenous Education is designed for progression into the Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Indigenous Studies) course.

This course is designed to offer studies in:

  1. Indigenous culture;
  2. literacy;
  3. mathematics education; and
  4. understanding Indigenous education.

This course is offered in mixed mode. Students are required to attend compulsory residential schools on campus each semester and to complete course work and assignments within their home communities. Academic support is available to students who require it through the Indigenous Tutorial Assistance Scheme (ITAS). Professional experience is also a compulsory component of each course and is taken in block-periods that extend from 1 to 10 weeks in NSW and 1-6 weeks in Queensland.

Career Paths

Graduates may work in educational settings, focusing on Indigenous education in the fields of literacy, mathematics and Indigenous culture.

Professional Experience

Students must complete professional experience units during which time they are required to be available full-time.

Other Prerequisites to Undertaking this Course

Students accepting a place in this course are required to participate in a number of professional placements throughout their program. In order to participate in professional experience it is the responsibility of each student to ensure that they are able to successfully complete the child protection screening required in their state. A Working with Children Check is compulsory for each student. This enables participation in compulsory professional placement, a requirement for course completion. In Queensland this is called a Blue Card.

Pathways to Further Study

On successful completion of the Associate Degree in Indigenous Education, students may be eligible for advanced standing in the Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Indigenous).

Contacts for Future Students

Domestic Students An Australian or New Zealand citizen, or Australian permanent resident or permanent humanitarian visa holder