Certificate in Indigenous Narrative
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- 1 year full-time, 5 years part-time
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Overview
Certificate in Indigenous Narrative
Introduction
The Certificate in Indigenous Narrative (CertIndigNarr) will introduce you to Indigenous storytelling in the digital media industry, from films to video games and more.
This Certificate is ideal professional development for anyone working in the creative media industries to gain more awareness and ability to incorporate Māori, Pasifika, and other Indigenous cultures in their works.
Certificate in Indigenous Narrative
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What will my study involve?
- Practical courses learning how to build stories, characters, narratives, and worlds that are meaningful, ethical, and culturally inclusive.
- Study in UC's new Digital Screen Campus, featuring a range of workspaces, stages, and technical labs for anything in the creative media space.
- Scholarship opportunities for Māori and Pasifika students to join Te Whare Pūrākau Academy, connecting you with Indigenous creators.
- This Certificate can be completed in 1 year full-time, or part-time for up to 5 years to accommodate working professionals.
Certificate in Indigenous Narrative
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Entry requirements
Admission to UC with University Entrance (or equivalent) is required to enrol.
If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
For information on the enrolment process, please see how to apply for undergraduate qualifications.
Certificate in Indigenous Narrative
Certificate in Indigenous Narrative
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Further study
UC's four-year Bachelor of Digital Screen with Honours builds upon this programme with major subject options.
You may also choose to go onto or transfer your completed courses to any Arts undergraduate degree, such as the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Communication.
Certificate in Indigenous Narrative
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Career opportunities
- Meet industry demand with expertise in Indigenous representation in media.
- Help continue to promote Aotearoa's unique place in the creative world and our relationship to te ao Māori.
- Graduates will find work as creative advisors, screenwriters, concept designers, and more.
Find out more about what can you do with a degree from UC.
2024 tuition fees estimate (per 60 points):
- Domestic — $3,374
- International — $15,800
2023 tuition fees estimate (per 60 points):
- Domestic — $3,282
- International — $15,000
SSL estimate (per 60 points):
- 2024 — $550.20
- 2023 — $496.20
Planning my study
Each small block represents a 15-point course.
This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible. For specific course requirements, see the Regulations for the Certificate in Indigenous Narrative.
Certificate in Indigenous Narrative
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How do I plan my certificate?
The CertIndigNarr is made up of 60 points, which includes three compulsory courses and one elective course from an approved list.
It can be completed within 1 year full-time, or up to 5 years part-time.
For the full degree requirements, see the Regulations for the Certificate in Indigenous Narrative.
