Regulations for the degree of Master of Indigenous Studies

1. Admission to the course shall be subject to the approval of the Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).

2. In order to be admitted to this programme, a student needs to have completed the requirements for
(a) a four-year bachelor’s degree
or
(b) a bachelor’s (honours) degree
or
(c) a bachelor’s degree, plus at least three years’ experience relevant to the programme and evidence of ability to undertake advanced academic study

In exceptional circumstances an applicant who is not a graduate may be considered on the basis of alternative qualifications or satisfactory training and experience in management, administration, or leadership in Indigenous communities. Such preparation must be deemed equivalent to a degree and the candidate must provide evidence of ability to undertake advanced level academic study. The Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Humanities) may require such a candidate to pass one or more prescribed papers either before admission to or concurrently with the programme.