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Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge with Honours

Bachelors Honours Degree (C/w)

Course snapshot

Domestic snapshot

  • Course abbreviation

    BIndigK (Hons)

  • Course code

    3507184

  • Credit points

    96

  • Equivalent units

    8

  • Indicative Fee

    Commonwealth supported

Overview

This year-long program can transform your interest in research into a deeper understanding and appreciation of Indigenous knowledge and culture.

With the guidance of an expert supervisor, you’ll select a topic, develop your thesis and engage in research that speaks to your passion as well as to a broader and deeper cultural importance.

While advancing your analytic, writing and research skills, you will also open the way to more diverse career options, or even further study towards a doctorate.

Best of all, completion of this degree will see your research contribute new knowledge and perspective of Indigenous life and culture.

Course Learning Outcome

apply critical analysis to Indigenous social and cultural situations and problems.

develop innovative and creative responses to contemporary Indigenous and historical social and cultural issues.

investigate and evaluate issues with references to principles of social justice and equity in relation to Indigenous peoples.

demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to interact in a culturally competent way with Indigenous communities.

access, interpret and evaluate sources of information relevant to Indigenous studies.

demonstrate a command of one other major area of study.

demonstrate effective cross-cultural communication skills in relation to an understanding of Indigenous Australian cultures, histories and current realities.

Location Teaching period UAC code QTAC code
Lismore Session 1, Session 2 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.

Entry requirements

Students applying for the Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge with Honours are required to participate in an interview with Gnibi academics and Gnibi Elders to demonstrate suitability for entry into the award. 

Course requirements

To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge with Honours, students must complete the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points), comprising:

  • INDG4001,
  • INDG4002,
  • INDG4003, and
  • INDG4004.

Class of Honours

This degree may be awarded in the following classes:

1. First Class;

2. Second Class (Division 1);

3. Second Class (Division 2); or

4. Third Class.

Course structure

Unit Code Unit Title Notes
INDG4001 Indigenous Research Theory and Practice Note 1
INDG4002 Indigenous Research Thesis (Stage 1 of 3) Note 1
INDG4003 Indigenous Research Thesis (Stage 2 of 3) Note 1
INDG4004 Indigenous Research Thesis (Stage 3 of 3) Note 1