Diploma of Yolngu Studies

Want to learn an Indigenous language distinct to northern Australia?

This unique course introduces you to traditional knowledge practices of Yolngu people in northern Australia, and the sounds and grammar of their languages.

You will develop your skills in analysis and discussion of Yolngu narratives, both oral and written forms in Yolngu languages as well as an understanding of the variety of ways in which ethical behaviour and protocols govern the interactions with people and how knowledge is used and shared.

Common Units(2 units) - 20cp

Common units totalling 20 credit points as detailed below.

CUC107

PLUS EITHER:

CUC106 Design and Innovation: Communicating Technology OR CUC100 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability Select Common Units to find out more about individual units and advanced standing options.

Core Units(6 units) - 60cp

Compulsory Core units totalling 60 credit points as detailed below.

CAS110 Introduction to Yolngu Languages and Culture 1 (replaced by IAS161 2020) (repeatable) CAS111 Yolngu Languages and Culture 2 (replaced by IAS162 2020) (repeatable) IND130 Ethics and Protocols in Indigenous Contexts (replaced by IAS142 2020) CAS205 Yolngu Life and Literature (replaced by IAS261 2020) (repeatable) CAS206 Yolngu Matha Conversation (replaced by IAS262 2020) (repeatable) CAS305 Yolngu Texts and Conversations 2 (replaced by IAS362 2020) (repeatable)

- 80cp

Total Credit Points

Admission requirements are met by one of the following: Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*. Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate IV level or higher. Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma. Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications. Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 135 (or a score of 145 if prior to May 2010). Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the ACIKE Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognised tertiary preparation course. Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience. * After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied. Applicants that do not meet the University's minimum entry requirements but are native speakers of a Yolngu language and are recognised by the Yolngu advisors to the school as having basic literacy skills or experience in research or education; or applicants in regular contact with Yolngu and who can demonstrate sound knowledge of culture and language proficiency, will also be considered for entry into the course.