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Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge

Bachelors Degree

Course snapshot

Domestic snapshot

  • Start Date

    View in availability

  • Duration

    3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

  • Location

    View in availability
    Online students attend compulsory residential workshops at Lismore campus for some units.

  • Placements

    NA

  • Course abbreviation

    BIndigK

  • Course code

    3009250

  • Credit points

    288

  • Equivalent units

    24

  • Indicative Fee

    Commonwealth supported

Overview

Southern Cross University is renowned for its commitment to Indigenous education. This degree is an important part of that dedication towards better environmental, social and economic outcomes.

If you are interested in how learning and knowledge is shared in the world’s oldest living cultures, the Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge will build a strong theoretical and practical capability in areas such as cultural protocols and Indigenous ways of knowing and learning.

Conducted in our culturally diverse and supportive campus environment, this degree explores Indigenous histories, knowledge systems, health and wellbeing, and ways of living. You can tailor your studies by choosing a major in either community and land management or in Aboriginal health care.

Graduates can consider diverse career opportunities including government, commercial or social enterprise, land management, Indigenous tourism, and Aboriginal, family or environmental health.

Eligible graduates can also apply for further study through Honours and other postgraduate programs.

Course Learning Outcome

Exercise analytical thinking, critical thinking and and reasoning and problem solving skills

Demonstrate innovative, sensitive and creative responses and solutions to challenges in cultural and indigenous and community contexts

Demonstrate a knowledge of, and commitment to, social responsibility, ethics and human rights in cultural and indigenous contexts

Demonstrate an understanding of a broad and integrated body of knowledge of cultural concepts and indigenous ways of knowing and being

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the physical, social, political, ecological or cultural influences that impact indigenous cultural settings

Integrate responsibility for independent, self-directed learning and reflective practice

Locate, analyse, evaluate, and use information from a range of sources

Communicate sensitively and appropriately in an oral and written forms as appropriate in a variety of cultural and indigenous contexts

Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of collaboration and teamwork and communication skills in cultural and indigenous settings

Apply and integrate an understanding of social, indigenous and cultural diversity, and respect for the identity of all persons

Demonstrate an understanding of Indigenous contemporary realities and protocols

Majors include:

  • Community and land management
  • Aboriginal health care.

Eligible graduates of the Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge can apply to undertake the one-year Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge with Honours, as a pathway to the Doctor of Indigenous Philosophies or to other postgraduate programs in the University.

 

Location Teaching period UAC code QTAC code
Lismore Session 1 N/A N/A
Online Session 1 N/A N/A

Requirements

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.

Course requirements

To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge, students must complete the equivalent of 24 units (288 credit points), comprising:

  • 8 core units (96 credit points),
  • 1 major (96 credit points), and
  • 8 equivalent elective units (96 credit points).

Exit Awards

Students may be eligible to exit with an Associate Degree of Indigenous Knowledge after completing the equivalent of 16 units (192 credit points) comprising 8 core units and 8 elective/major units. Students may be eligible to exit with the Diploma of Indigenous Knowledge after completing the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points) comprising 5 core units and 3 elective units.

Entry requirements

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows

Language requirements

To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge, students must complete the equivalent of 24 units (288 credit points), comprising:

  • 8 core units (96 credit points),
  • 1 major (96 credit points), and
  • 8 equivalent elective units (96 credit points).

Exit Awards

Students may be eligible to exit with an Associate Degree of Indigenous Knowledge after completing the equivalent of 16 units (192 credit points) comprising 8 core units and 8 elective/major units. Students may be eligible to exit with the Diploma of Indigenous Knowledge after completing the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points) comprising 5 core units and 3 elective units.

Course structure

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. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.

Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Level of learning Notes

Year 1, Session 1

Core Unit: HUM71001 -  Indigenous Scholarship Introductory
Core Unit: HUM71006 -  Indigenous Knowledge Introductory
Core Unit: HUM71003 -  Introduction to Indigenous Research Introductory
Elective Unit

Year 1, Session 2

Core Unit: HUM71005 -  Aboriginal Cultural Strengths Introductory
Core Unit: IHE71001 -  Aboriginal Health Care Network Introductory
Elective Unit
Elective Unit

Year 2, Session 1

Major Unit: IHE73002 -  Elder Care and Wellness Advanced
Core Unit: SOC73001 -  Caring for Country Advanced
Major Unit: IHE72009 -  Indigenous Health Promotion I Intermediate
Major Unit: IHE72007 -  Addiction and Aboriginal Communities Intermediate

Year 2, Session 2

Major Unit: IHE73003 -  Indigenous Health Promotion II Advanced
Elective Unit
Elective Unit
Elective Unit

Year 3, Session 1

Core Unit: HUM72012 -  Working with Aboriginal Communities I (Professional Engagement) Intermediate
Major Unit: IHE72008 -  Indigenous Case Management and Care Planning Intermediate
Major Unit: IHE73004 -  The Therapeutic Community Advanced
Elective Unit

Year 3, Session 2

Major Unit: IHE73001 -  Chronic Care Advanced
Core Unit: HUM73005 -  Working with Aboriginal Communities II (Professional Placement) Advanced
Core Unit: IST73001 -  Independent Study: Indigenous Research Project Advanced
Elective Unit

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Level of learning Notes

Year 1, Session 1

Core Unit: HUM71001 -  Indigenous Scholarship Introductory
Core Unit: HUM71006 -  Indigenous Knowledge Introductory
Core Unit: HUM71003 -  Introduction to Indigenous Research Introductory
Elective Unit

Year 1, Session 2

Core Unit: HUM71005 -  Aboriginal Cultural Strengths Introductory
Major Unit: LAW00055 -  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Issues Introductory
Elective Unit
Elective Unit

Year 2, Session 1

Elective Unit: TRM72001 -  Indigenous Tourism Intermediate
Major Unit: HUM72011 -  Country, Culture and Heritage Intermediate
Major Unit: MNG72011 -  Aboriginal Social Enterprise I Intermediate
Major Unit: MNG72010 -  Aboriginal Organisational Principles and Practices Intermediate

Year 2, Session 2

Major Unit: MNG73010 -  Aboriginal Social Enterprise II Advanced
Elective Unit
Elective Unit
Elective Unit

Year 3, Session 1

Core Unit: HUM72012 -  Working with Aboriginal Communities I (Professional Engagement) Intermediate
Major Unit: HUM73001 -  Aboriginal Community Organisations: Ethics and Sustainability Advanced
Core Unit: SOC73001 -  Caring for Country Advanced
Elective Unit

Year 3, Session 2

Core Unit: HUM73005 -  Working with Aboriginal Communities II (Professional Placement) Advanced
Core Unit: IST73001 -  Independent Study: Indigenous Research Project Advanced
Elective Unit

Year 3, Study Period 6

Major Unit: BIO00244 -  Protected Area Management Advanced

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Level of learning Notes

Year 1, Session 2

Core Unit: HUM71001 -  Indigenous Scholarship Introductory
Core Unit: HUM71005 -  Aboriginal Cultural Strengths Introductory
Major Unit: IHE71001 -  Aboriginal Health Care Network Introductory
Elective Unit

Year 2, Session 1

Core Unit: HUM71006 -  Indigenous Knowledge Introductory
Core Unit: HUM71003 -  Introduction to Indigenous Research Introductory
Elective Unit:
Elective Unit

Year 2, Session 2

Elective Unit
Major Unit: IHE72009 -  Indigenous Health Promotion I Intermediate
Elective Unit
Elective Unit

Year 3, Session 1

Major Unit: IHE73002 -  Elder Care and Wellness Advanced
Core Unit: SOC73001 -  Caring for Country Advanced
Major Unit: IHE73003 -  Indigenous Health Promotion II Advanced
Major Unit: IHE72007 -  Addiction and Aboriginal Communities Intermediate

Year 3, Session 2

Major Unit: IHE73001 -  Chronic Care Advanced
Core Unit: HUM72012 -  Working with Aboriginal Communities I (Professional Engagement) Intermediate
Core Unit: IST73001 -  Independent Study: Indigenous Research Project Advanced
Elective Unit

Year 4, Session 1

Core Unit: HUM73005 -  Working with Aboriginal Communities II (Professional Placement) Advanced
Major Unit: IHE72008 -  Indigenous Case Management and Care Planning Intermediate
Major Unit: IHE73004 -  The Therapeutic Community Advanced
Elective Unit

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Level of learning Notes

Year 1, Session 2

Core Unit: HUM71001 -  Indigenous Scholarship Introductory
Core Unit: HUM71005 -  Aboriginal Cultural Strengths Introductory
Major Unit: LAW00055 -  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Issues Introductory
Elective Unit

Year 2, Session 1

Core Unit: HUM71006 -  Indigenous Knowledge Introductory
Core Unit: HUM71003 -  Introduction to Indigenous Research Introductory
Elective Unit
Elective Unit

Year 2, Session 2

Major Unit: MNG72011 -  Aboriginal Social Enterprise I Intermediate
Elective Unit
Elective Unit
Elective Unit

Year 3, Session 1

Core Unit: HUM72012 -  Working with Aboriginal Communities I (Professional Engagement) Intermediate
Major Unit: HUM73001 -  Aboriginal Community Organisations: Ethics and Sustainability Advanced
Major Unit: TRM72001 -  Indigenous Tourism Intermediate
Elective Unit

Year 3, Session 2

Core Unit: HUM73005 -  Working with Aboriginal Communities II (Professional Placement) Advanced
Core Unit: IST73001 -  Independent Study: Indigenous Research Project Advanced
Elective Unit

Year 3, Study Period 6

Major Unit: BIO00244 -  Protected Area Management Advanced

Year 4, Session 1

Core Unit: SOC73001 -  Caring for Country Advanced
Major Unit: HUM72011 -  Country, Culture and Heritage Intermediate
Major Unit: MNG73010 -  Aboriginal Social Enterprise II Advanced
Major Unit: MNG72010 -  Aboriginal Organisational Principles and Practices Intermediate

Note 1:

Double weighted unit

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes

Core Units
HUM71001 Indigenous Scholarship Introductory
HUM71006 Indigenous Knowledge Introductory
HUM71005 Aboriginal Cultural Strengths Introductory
SOC73001 Caring for Country Advanced
HUM71003 Introduction to Indigenous Research Introductory
HUM72012 Working with Aboriginal Communities I (Professional Engagement) Intermediate
HUM73005 Working with Aboriginal Communities II (Professional Placement) Advanced
IST73001 Independent Study: Indigenous Research Project Advanced

Majors

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
LAW00055 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Issues Introductory
HUM72011 Country, Culture and Heritage Intermediate
MNG72011 Aboriginal Social Enterprise I Intermediate
MNG73010 Aboriginal Social Enterprise II Advanced
MNG72010 Aboriginal Organisational Principles and Practices Intermediate
HUM73001 Aboriginal Community Organisations: Ethics and Sustainability Advanced
TRM72001 Indigenous Tourism Intermediate
BIO00244 Protected Area Management Advanced

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
IHE71001 Aboriginal Health Care Network Introductory
IHE72009 Indigenous Health Promotion I Intermediate
IHE73003 Indigenous Health Promotion II Advanced
IHE73002 Elder Care and Wellness Advanced
IHE73001 Chronic Care Advanced
IHE72007 Addiction and Aboriginal Communities Intermediate
IHE72008 Indigenous Case Management and Care Planning Intermediate
IHE73004 The Therapeutic Community Advanced

Elective Units
CUL00401 Indigenous World-Views Introductory
SOC71005 Colonising Histories Introductory
HUM72020 Indigenous Rights Intermediate
HUM72015 Racism and Eugenics Intermediate
SOC72001 Aboriginal Social Realities Intermediate
CUL00409 The Mental Health of Australian Indigenous Peoples Introductory
SOC71001 Aboriginal Community Wellbeing Introductory
CUL00408 Health and Indigenous Australian Peoples Intermediate
IHE72006 Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing Intermediate
CSL71001 Trauma and Resilience I Introductory
CSL72002 Trauma and Resilience II Intermediate
HUM73006 Learning On Country Advanced Note 1