Course summary
The Bachelor of Indigenous Studies with Honours is a separate fourth year of study that is undertaken following successful completion of an undergraduate degree in Indigenous Studies or Trauma and Healing. The Honours degree is highly regarded in providing advanced intellectual education in research, analysis and writing or production. As well as a completion point for tertiary study itself, it also represents the starting point for entry into postgraduate and academic research. An Honours degree is an opportunity for intellectual stimulation and achievement, academic development and personal enrichment.
Interested applicants need to contact the University to discuss their eligibility and to find a suitable honours supervisor for their proposed honours topic prior to lodging their application.
The Bachelor of Indigenous Studies with Honours is a separate fourth year of study that is undertaken following successful completion of an undergraduate degree in Indigenous Studies or Trauma and Healing. The Honours degree is highly regarded in providing advanced intellectual education in research, analysis and writing or production. As well as a completion point for tertiary study itself, it also represents the starting point for entry into postgraduate and academic research. An Honours degree is an opportunity for intellectual stimulation and achievement, academic development and personal enrichment.
Interested applicants need to contact the University to discuss their eligibility and to find a suitable honours supervisor for their proposed honours topic prior to lodging their application.
| 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
3507184
Course abbreviation
BIndigSt(Hons)
Credit points
96
Equivalent units
8
Duration
1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
Duration
1 year full-time
Availability details
Domestic
| Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lismore | Session 1 | N/A | N/A |
Fee information
Course requirements
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
Rules concerning Bachelors Degrees with Honours (where Honours is taken as a separate year) can be found under Rule 5 in the University’s Rules Relating to Awards.
Students must complete the units listed below.
Schedule of units
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOC10205 - Indigenous Research Theory and Practice | Introductory | Note 1 | |
| SOC40021 - Indigenous Research Thesis (Stage 1 of 3) | Advanced | Note 1 | |
| SOC40022 - Indigenous Research Thesis (Stage 2 of 3) | Advanced | Note 1 | |
| SOC40023 - Indigenous Research Thesis (Stage 3 of 3) | Advanced | Note 1 |
Notes
| Note 1: | Double-weighted unit |