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Graduate Diploma of Indigenous Policy Development

Graduate Diploma.
Charles Darwin University

500

in world overall ranking*

57

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This graduate diploma builds on professional experience to develop a critical understanding of Indigenous economic and policy development in modern Australia. You will explore how Indigenous policy is developed and implemented, examine governance structures, and consider intellectual and cultural property rights in contemporary social and political contexts. The course supports respectful, accountable engagement with Indigenous peoples and issues, providing postgraduate Graduate Diploma-level preparation in Indigenous policy and governance.

Career outcome

Graduates can strengthen employability by adding specialist capability in Indigenous policy and governance to an existing qualification. Career pathways include roles in government and non-government organisations focused on Indigenous affairs, such as policy development, research, and advisory work. Opportunities may also extend to media and communications and academia. Study completed in this qualification can contribute credit toward further postgraduate study in public policy and related Indigenous policy fields.


Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$37,672 per year

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Information

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1 years

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February, July

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Online
Danala - Education and Community Precinct

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TIPD01

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick icon2023 CDU INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE PATHWAY SCHOLARSHIP

Up to 20% of tuition fees

tick iconVICE-CHANCELLOR'S INTERNATIONAL HIGH ACHIEVERS SCHOLARSHIPS (VCIHAS)

50% of tuition fees

tick iconCDU GLOBAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP 2022-2023

30% of tuition fees

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