Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
3 years full-time; 6 years part-time
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Location
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Online students attend compulsory residential workshops at Lismore campus for some units. -
Placements
NA
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ATAR
N/A
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Inherent Requirements
NA
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
BIndigK
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Course code
3009250
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Credit points
288
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Equivalent units
24
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Indicative Fee
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 |
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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 |
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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.
Note 1:
Double weighted unit
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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 |
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Elective Units |
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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 |