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Program of study overview
Program of study notes

Program of study
36 Units

Level 1 - Option9 Units
Level 2 - Option13.5 Units
Level 3 - Option13.5 Units

Aims

The Indigenous and Australian Studies major aims to:

  • Equip students with a thorough grounding in contemporary issues and debates in Indigenous and Australian Studies
  • Encourage students to connect across boundaries and value ethical behaviour through a cross-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary understanding of Indigenous cultures and Australian society
  • Produce graduates with a critical understanding of the various ways Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders identities are formed and represented within Australia
  • Produce graduates with the capacity to critically examine ideas of representation, power and privilege through key sites of knowledge production, including social and cultural institutions in Australia

Learning outcomes

On completion students will be able to:
1.
Analyse the contribution made by Indigenous peoples to Australian life and culture
2.
Explain broad understanding of Indigenous histories and cultures
3.
Critically consider the political, legal and cultural issues facing Indigenous people today
4.
Explain the application of "race" within Australia
5.
Critically respond to the debates and viewpoints around the issues of reconciliation
6.
Consider, from a broad understanding, how Indigenous peoples, both in Australia and internationally, view their history and culture

Available in courses

Bachelor of Arts - Enhanced Program for High Achievers
Bachelor of Arts and Science
Associate Degree in Arts - Exit Only
Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (Honours) / Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice / Bachelor of Arts
Diploma in Arts
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Applied Geographical Information Systems
Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) / Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of International Relations and Political Science / Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Tourism and Events / Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Education Studies, Bachelor of Arts - Exit Only