Master of Applied Anthropology and Development (Advanced) - Indigenous Policy and Development

Indigenous policy presents significant challenges and opportunities, requiring specialised understanding and expertise. With the Indigenous Policy and Development Specialisation you'll learn from the experts, including staff from Australia's leading centre on First Nations economic and public policy issues - The Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research (CAEPR) and practitioners working in government departments, and First Nations organisations and communities. You will graduate with an understanding of First Nations views and approaches to development, and be able to apply them to Indigenous policy and development activities, particularly in the Australian context.Career opportunitiesThe Indigenous Policy and Development Specialisation will advance your career in development, policy, and program management focusing on Indigenous issues, in government and non-government organisations, First Nations organisations, or as an independent consultant.Learning Outcomesunderstand major currents in the field of Indigenous policy and development theory and practice;analyse current and past Australian government policy and practice;articulate the merits of Indigenous-led policy and development;

Applicants must present one of the following – A cognate Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 6-7 and the approval of an identified supervisor for the research projectthesis.A Bachelor degree or international equivalent AND a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in a cognate discipline with a minimum GPA of 5-7 and the approval of an identified supervisor for the research projectthesis.The GPA for a Bachelor program will be calculated from i a completed Bachelor degree using all grades and or ii a completed Bachelor degree using all grades other than those from the last semester or equivalent study period of the Bachelor degree The higher of the two calculations will be used as the basis for admission.