OpenFieldMaster of Indigenous Knowledge and Community Development
Two-year postgraduate degree employing the 'Both-ways' philosophy to combine traditional Indigenous knowledge systems with Western academic analytical frameworks.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree in social sciences, humanities, or health sciences (GPA 4.5/7.0)
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in all bands)
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Statement of interest demonstrating commitment to participatory action research
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of reference from academic or community leaders
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Bothways Learning bursaries and Commonwealth supported place fee assistance
- Application fee
- $0 AUD
- Tuition / joining costs
- $29,500 AUD/year for international students
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027 (Semester 1 2027 entry)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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