Doctor of Indigenous Philosophies

Advanced standing Your previous learning experiences relevant to one or more units in this course may help you reduce the duration of your degree. Recognition of formal and non-formal learning Credit may be awarded to a student for formal learning (gained through full or partial achievement of an accredited qualification or course) or non-formal learning (that takes place through a non-accredited course or program of learning) completed at Southern Cross University or in other learning settings in Australia and/or overseas. To help you identify how much credit you may receive for your related prior learning visit SCU Pathways. An application for advanced standing must be submitted so we can assess your prior learning. Please apply for advanced standing at the same time as you apply for admission into this course, because the amount of credit awarded will determine the sequence of units you will study. course structure MySCU is a student's point of entry to a range of online services and resources that support study and student life. The portal includes unit learning sites and information sites where students can access resources, communication tools and useful links that are integral to their studies. The web-based study environment Blackboard Learn delivers an advanced online learning environment for students and lecturers to communicate and collaborate through virtual meeting spaces, classrooms, and discussion boards. They can share files, presentations and applications. If a tutorial or lecture is recorded, students can view it afterwards. Learning materials include the provision of unit information guides, study guides and readings. Students may need to purchase or access prescribed text books. 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A professional Doctorate shall be in a field approved by the Higher Degrees Research Committee and listed in the Schedule of Professional Doctorates attached to these rules. All Doctor of Indigenous Philosophies candidates will serve a confirmation period, no longer than six (6) months full-time equivalent. The process of assessment of the confirmation period will be developed within a general framework approved by the Higher Degrees Research Committee, to be used in the respective School The assessment of the completion of the confirmation period shall result in one of five outcomes: Satisfactory: Candidate to be offered full candidature (i.e. confirmation of candidature). Unsatisfactory: Candidate to revise submission to the satisfaction of the Principal Supervisor and the relevant Director of Research and Research Training. Unsatisfactory: Candidate to resubmit to confirmation period assessment process. Remedial action: Where a resubmission results in a further unsatisfactory outcome, a course of remedial action shall be put in place. This may require a review of the Supervisor-Candidate Agreement. Termination of candidature. Advanced standing Advanced standing is applied as per Rule 8 - Professional Doctorate Awards Schedule of units COM93001 - Advanced Academic Skills for Postgraduates CMM03189 - Indigenous Research Theory and Practice Note 1 SOC03402 - Doctor of Indigenous Philosophies Research Proposal Note 1 SOC89022 - Doctor of Indigenous Philosophies Thesis Note 2 HUM10310 - Learning from Country Note 1, Note 4 HUM10315 - Knowing with Community Note 3 Course progressions Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment. Full-time students Part-time students Notes Note 1: Double-weighted unit Note 2: 16-unit equivalent Note 3: Compulsory 4 Day Residential School Note 4: Compulsory 10 day Residential school Note 5: Compulsory 5 day Residential school Top Domestic students International students Confirm you meet the entry requirements including English language and academic entry and any specific pre-requisites. Southern Cross University accepts applications directly through the International Application for Admissions form. Additional information on how to apply is available at SCU International. Please note applicants from some countries need to go through an Education Agent.