Course summary
The Bachelor of Indigenous Studies is specifically designed to communicate and generate a better understanding of Indigenous world views by exploring past and present histories in a culturally diverse and supportive environment.
The degree increases awareness of Aboriginal and other Indigenous peoples’ histories, ways of living, and social commitments while raising understanding between all people of matters relevant to a shared and valued future. It prepares graduates for all workplaces but particularly for employment with government, communities and organisations working with Indigenous peoples.
The Bachelor of Indigenous Studies is specifically designed to communicate and generate a better understanding of Indigenous world views by exploring past and present histories in a culturally diverse and supportive environment.
The degree increases awareness of Aboriginal and other Indigenous peoples’ histories, ways of living, and social commitments while raising understanding between all people of matters relevant to a shared and valued future. It prepares graduates for all workplaces but particularly for employment with government, communities and organisations working with Indigenous peoples.
Students can select majors to suit their areas of interest from disciplines across the University including:
- Communication and Cultural Studies
- Education
- Indigenous Australian Studies
- Law and Justice
- Organisational Management
- Sustainability
- Trauma and Healing.
| Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| Intellectual rigour | apply critical analysis to Indigenous social and cultural situations and problems. |
| Creativity | develop innovative and creative responses to contemporary Indigenous and historical social and cultural issues. |
| Ethical practice | investigate and evaluate issues with references to principles of social justice and equity in relation to Indigenous peoples. |
| Knowledge of a discipline | demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to interact in a culturally competent way with Indigenous communities. |
| Lifelong learning | access, interpret and evaluate sources of information relevant to Indigenous studies. |
| Communication and social skills | demonstrate a command of one other major area of study. |
| Cultural competence | Data conversion |
Course overview
Course code
3009100
Course abbreviation
BIndigSt
Credit points
288
Equivalent units
24
Duration
3 years full-time; 6 years part-time
Duration
3 years full-time
Availability details
Domestic
| Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lismore | Session 1 | 337100 | 057001 |
| Online | Session 1 | N/A | N/A |
Fee information
International
| Location | Teaching period | Annual Fees | CRICOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lismore | Session 1 | $17,920 ($2,240 per unit) | 048631F |
Course requirements
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
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To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Indigenous Studies a candidate needs to successfully complete not less than twenty four (24) units.
- Complete all units listed in Part A
- Complete eight (8) elective units from Part B
- Complete an eight (8) unit major from Part C majors list.
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To be eligible for the award of Associate Degree of Indigenous Studies a candidate shall successfully complete not less than sixteen (16) units comprising:
- all units listed in Part A of the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules;
- eight (8) elective units from Part B of the Schedule.
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To be eligible for the award of Diploma of Indigenous Studies a candidate shall successfully complete not less than eight (8) units comprising:
- all units listed in Part A of the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules.
- A candidate who while enrolled for the Bachelor of Indigenous Studies has completed the requirements for the Associate Degree of Indigenous Studies may elect to be awarded the Associate Degree of Indigenous Studies following withdrawal from candidature for the Bachelor degree.
- A candidate who while enrolled for the Bachelor of Indigenous Studies has completed the requirements for the Diploma of Indigenous Studies may elect to be awarded the Diploma of Indigenous Studies following withdrawal from candidature for the Bachelor degree.
Schedule of units
Course progressions
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. Assistance on how to enrol can be accessed here.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment
Browse uni-wide elective units by selecting Uni-wide elective in the advanced filter of the Unit search
Browse shared majors and their units at Shared majors
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1, Year 1 | |||
| CUL00401 - Indigenous World-Views | Introductory | ||
| CUL00412 - Indigenous Ways of Cultural Expression | Introductory | ||
| CUL00420 - History of Invasion of Aboriginal Nations | Advanced | ||
| HEA10202 - The Story of Healing/Indigenous Healing | Introductory | ||
| Session 2, Year 1 | |||
| CUL00402 - Contemporary Australian Indigenous Issues | Intermediate | ||
| CUL00408 - Health and Indigenous Australian Peoples | Intermediate | ||
| LAW00055 - Aborigines, Torres Strait Islanders and Contemporary Legal Issues | Introductory | ||
| Session 3, Year 1 | |||
| SOY00419 - Caring for Kuntri: Indigenous Environmental Management | Advanced | ||