Career Opportunities

Professionals with education and experience in navigating the intersection of Indigenous and Western ideas and social models are highly valued in both Australian and international settings. The knowledge and skills you gain through the Graduate Certificate of Indigenous Studies are applicable to every industry and field of work or academia.

Your ability to generate innovative responses to complex social and cultural challenges can build your capacity within your current role, make you stand out to prospective employers, and assist you to take on roles with greater responsibility and interpersonal requirements.

Graduates with experience in Indigenous studies commonly pursue careers in policy, public service, corporate organisations, not-for-profit sectors, media, research and education.

You can also pursue further study and research. The Graduate Certificate of Indigenous Studies is a pathway to postgraduate research, giving you a strong foundation to continue into the Master of Philosophy (Indigenous) and the Doctor of Philosophy (Indigenous). This graduate certificate also qualifies you to enrol in the Master of Global Development with a focus on Indigenous Futures.