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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

GA1: Intellectual rigour

develop the capacity for advanced independent critical analysis of Indigenous social and cultural realities.

GA2: Creativity

demonstrate theoretical understandings of contemporary and historical Indigenous social and cultural issues.

GA3: Ethical practice

apply Indigenous knowledge systems to investigate and evaluate principles of social justice and equity.

GA4: Knowledge of a discipline

demonstrate knowledge of culturally safe research approaches necessary when engaging with Indigenous communities.

GA5: Lifelong learning

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

GA6: Communication and social skills

demonstrate the knowledge and communication skills necessary to interact appropriately with diverse Indigenous communities.

GA7: Cultural competence

demonstrate the knowledge and communication skills necessary to interact appropriately with diverse Indigenous communities.

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

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. 

Language 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

CategoryScore
Overall6.0
Listeningminimum 5.5
Readingminimum 5.5
Speakingminimum 5.5
Writingminimum 5.5

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:

4 Honours units (96 credit points)

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

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 Notes

Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award

INDG4001 Indigenous Research Theory and Practice
Dual Term2
24 Note 1
Location Domestic International
Online
Dual Term2
N/A
INDG4002 Indigenous Research Thesis (Stage 1 of 3)
Dual Term2
24 Note 1
Location Domestic International
Online
Dual Term2
Dual Term2
INDG4003 Indigenous Research Thesis (Stage 2 of 3)
Dual Term3
24 Note 1
Location Domestic International
Online
Dual Term3
Dual Term3
Pre-requisites INDG4001 - Indigenous Research Theory and Practice AND INDG4002 - Indigenous Research Thesis (Stage 1 of 3)
INDG4004 Indigenous Research Thesis (Stage 3 of 3)
Dual Term3
24 Note 1
Location Domestic International
Online
Dual Term3
Dual Term3
Pre-requisites INDG4001 - Indigenous Research Theory and Practice AND INDG4002 - Indigenous Research Thesis (Stage 1 of 3)

Note 1:

Double-weighted unit

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