Study Yolŋu Studies at CDU
Yolŋu from Arnhemland and other people from
around Australian and the world study Yolŋu
languages and culture at Charles Darwin
University. We work with, and under the guidance
and approval of the Advisors to the Yolŋu
Studies Program.
Students learn Yolŋu culture and kinship as
well as language. It is not possible to learn
one without the other. Non-Yolŋu students start
by learning about Gupapuyŋu language and
culture. Later they learn about the life, land
and language of other groups of people, such as
Dhuwal, Dhaŋu, Djaŋu and Djinba. Yolŋu students
study their own languages and connections to the
Yolŋu world.
In 2026 Yolŋu languages and culture units are
available under Diploma
of Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Graduate Certificate of
Arts, Master of Arts, and
6 week short courses.
Studying on Campus
Due to changes in the course structure, the internal mode of study is not available in Semester 1
Studying Online
All Yolŋu languages and culture units are fully
available for online study mode.
Undergraduate --- Yolŋu
Languages and Culture 1
(YOL161) - Wednesday 5:00 - 7:00PM
Yolŋu Languages and Culture 2
(YOL162) - Thursday 5:00 - 7:00PM
Yolŋu Matha Conversation (YOL262) -
Monday 1-on-1 online lesson
Yolŋu Literature (YOL261) - Independent study
under Yolŋu guidance
Language Translation and Protocols (IAS406)
- Independent study under Yolŋu supervision
and mentoring
Postgraduate --- Yolŋu
Languages and Culture 1 (IAS541) - Wednesday 5:00-7:00PM
Yolŋu Languages and Culture 2
(IAS542) - Thursday 5:00-7:00PM
Yolŋu Conversation 1 (IAS545) - Monday 1-on-1 online
lesson
Yolŋu Conversation 2 (IAS546) -
Monday 1-on-1 online lesson
Yolŋu Literature (IAS543) - Independent study
under Yolŋu guidance
Indigenous Language Project (IAS544)
- Independent study under Yolŋu supervision and
mentoring
6-week short courses (digital badges)
In Semester 1 2026, Yolŋu Studies offers two
short courses: Introductory and Intermediate
learning of Yolŋu Languages and Culture for
anyone interested in learning Yolŋu languages
and culture. A certificate will be issued to
acknowledge the completion (6 weeks
participation + translation assignments) of the
course.
Course dates and registration:
2 March - 17 April 2026. Introduction
to Yolŋu languages and culture. Registration
link here.
20 April - 29 May 2026. Intermediate
learners of Yolŋu languages and culture.
Registration link here.
Contact yolngustudies@cdu.edu.au
or 08 8946 6278 for more information.
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