Dr. Karinda Burns

Associate Professor

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Biography

Karinda Burns is an academic specializing in Indigenous law at the University of Western Australia (UWA) Law School. She identifies as a Noongar Boodja, Wajarri Yamaji, and Yued Noongar woman, which informs her focus on Indigenous issues within legal education. Her career emphasizes Indigenous tertiary education and legal education, contributing to opportunities for work in Indigenous corporations and higher education sectors across Western Australia and Victoria. Her research interests are concentrated on Indigenous jurisprudence and the incorporation of Indigenous perspectives into the Australian legal curriculum. Additionally, her doctoral studies began at UWA in the field of Indigenous law, examining the connection between Indigenous legal systems and contemporary Australian law. Karinda actively engages with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in how they relate to Indigenous communities.

Research Interests

Courses

LAWS2225 Indigenous Peoples Law

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.