Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre

Diploma of Indigenous Knowledge
057700
Humanities and social sciences, Humanities and social sciences
This degree provides a culturally grounded pathway into higher education and employment in land and sea management. The course integrates Indigenous Knowledge systems with foundational environmental and conservation sciences, preparing st...
Full time Part time
Course Fee
CSP/$17,392 (1st year contribution)
Southern Cross University - Online
Start Date
Mar 2027
Duration

1 year Full time or 2 years Part time

Offer Rounds
Course outline

This degree provides a culturally grounded pathway into higher education and employment in land and sea management. The course integrates Indigenous Knowledge systems with foundational environmental and conservation sciences, preparing students for roles in ranger programs, natural resource management, cultural heritage work, and community engagement. Students learn from Indigenous educators and knowledge holders while also studying key science and environmental units delivered across the University.
This Diploma is a pathway into the Southern Cross University Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge and the Bachelor of Science. For more course information, visit Diploma of Indigenous Knowledge at Southern Cross University.

Southern Cross University

Prerequisites

Completion of Year 12 or attained age 18 years

Recommended study
Any 2 units of English;
Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

Specialisations

Land and Sea Management

Notes

As this is a new course, Semester 1, 2026 information is not available.

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

Notes

As this is a new course, Semester 1, 2026 information is not available.

Career opportunities

Prepares graduates for positions across Indigenous ranger programs, land and sea country management, cultural heritage, environmental monitoring, fire management, natural resource management, environmental science, and community engagement.

The Diploma also provides a pathway into the Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge or the Bachelor of Science.

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