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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Placements
NA
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ATAR
68 / 13
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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
BIndigSt
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Course code
3009100
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Credit points
288
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Equivalent units
24
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Indicative Fee
Overview
The Bachelor of Indigenous Studies is specifically designed to communicate and generate a better understanding of Indigenous world views by exploring past and present histories in a culturally diverse and supportive environment.
The degree increases awareness of Aboriginal and other Indigenous peoples’ histories, ways of living, and social commitments while raising understanding between all people of matters relevant to a shared and valued future. It prepares graduates for all workplaces but particularly for employment with government, communities and organisations working with Indigenous peoples.
Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
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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 |
Students can select majors to suit their areas of interest from disciplines across the University including:
- Communication and Cultural Studies
- Education
- Indigenous Australian Studies
- Law and Justice
- Organisational Management
- Sustainability
- Trauma and Healing.
Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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Lismore | Session 1 , Session 2 | 337100 | 057001 |
Online | 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.
Course requirements
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To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Indigenous Studies a candidate needs to successfully complete not less than twenty four (24) units.
- Complete all units listed in Part A
- Complete eight (8) elective units from Part B
- Complete an eight (8) unit major from Part C majors list.
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To be eligible for the award of Associate Degree of Indigenous Studies a candidate shall successfully complete not less than sixteen (16) units comprising:
- all units listed in Part A of the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules;
- eight (8) elective units from Part B of the Schedule.
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To be eligible for the award of Diploma of Indigenous Studies a candidate shall successfully complete not less than eight (8) units comprising:
- all units listed in Part A of the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules.
- A candidate who while enrolled for the Bachelor of Indigenous Studies has completed the requirements for the Associate Degree of Indigenous Studies may elect to be awarded the Associate Degree of Indigenous Studies following withdrawal from candidature for the Bachelor degree.
- A candidate who while enrolled for the Bachelor of Indigenous Studies has completed the requirements for the Diploma of Indigenous Studies may elect to be awarded the Diploma of Indigenous Studies following withdrawal from candidature for the Bachelor degree.
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
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To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Indigenous Studies a candidate needs to successfully complete not less than twenty four (24) units.
- Complete all units listed in Part A
- Complete eight (8) elective units from Part B
- Complete an eight (8) unit major from Part C majors list.
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To be eligible for the award of Associate Degree of Indigenous Studies a candidate shall successfully complete not less than sixteen (16) units comprising:
- all units listed in Part A of the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules;
- eight (8) elective units from Part B of the Schedule.
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To be eligible for the award of Diploma of Indigenous Studies a candidate shall successfully complete not less than eight (8) units comprising:
- all units listed in Part A of the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules.
- A candidate who while enrolled for the Bachelor of Indigenous Studies has completed the requirements for the Associate Degree of Indigenous Studies may elect to be awarded the Associate Degree of Indigenous Studies following withdrawal from candidature for the Bachelor degree.
- A candidate who while enrolled for the Bachelor of Indigenous Studies has completed the requirements for the Diploma of Indigenous Studies may elect to be awarded the Diploma of Indigenous Studies following withdrawal from candidature for the Bachelor degree.
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 |
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Session 1, Year 1 |
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CUL00401 - Indigenous World-Views | Introductory | ||||
CUL00412 - Indigenous Ways of Cultural Expression | Introductory | ||||
CUL00420 - History of Invasion of Aboriginal Nations | Advanced | ||||
HEA10202 - The Story of Healing/Indigenous Healing | Introductory | ||||
Session 2, Year 1 |
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CUL00402 - Contemporary Australian Indigenous Issues | Intermediate | ||||
CUL00408 - Health and Indigenous Australian Peoples | Intermediate | ||||
LAW00055 - Aborigines, Torres Strait Islanders and Contemporary Legal Issues | Introductory | ||||
Session 3, Year 1 |
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SOY00419 - Caring for Kuntri: Indigenous Environmental Management | Advanced |
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CUL00401 | Indigenous World-Views | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
CUL00420 | History of Invasion of Aboriginal Nations | Advanced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
CUL00402 | Contemporary Australian Indigenous Issues | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
CUL00412 | Indigenous Ways of Cultural Expression | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
CUL00408 | Health and Indigenous Australian Peoples | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
LAW00055 | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Issues | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SOY00419 | Caring for Kuntri: Indigenous Environmental Management | Advanced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HEA10202 | The Story of Healing/Indigenous Healing | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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