Start Date
July

Campus
City West

Duration
3 year(s) full-time

Program Code
DBAS

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Entry Requirements
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Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Aim

The Bachelor of Arts (Aboriginal Studies) program is designed to provide students with a knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal cultures and societies and their relationships within the broader Australian context while also allowing students to engage in a second major (or two additional minors).

Content & Structure

Students are required to complete 108 units (typically 24 x 4.5 unit courses). The program consists of eight required courses which make up the Aboriginal Studies major, including one Aboriginal Studies elective, six required Foundation courses, plus one Free Elective and a further Aboriginal Studies elective. These courses provide students with a broad understanding of societies, social and political concepts such as human rights, democracy and citizenship, the media, gender and culture; principles of communication and vocationally relevant computing, research and project management skills. The remaining eight courses may be completed by choosing from a number of options. This allows students to broaden their educational and professional experience by developing a second area of study. This may include either a full second major, a sub-major and two electives, or two minors.

What courses you'll study

Course name Area and cat no. Units Reference  
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Communications Concepts: Research and Application COMM 1032 4.5 Note(s): 1
Computers and Information Management COMP 1004 4.5 Note(s): 1
Aboriginal Cultures HUMS 1035 4.5 Note(s): 2
Major 2 4.5 Note(s): 3
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Australian Politics, Civics and Citizenship POLI 1013 4.5 Note(s): 1
Aboriginal People, History and Colonialism HUMS 2010 4.5 Note(s): 2
Free Elective 4.5 Note(s): 5
Major 2 4.5 Note(s): 3
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Aboriginal Studies Elective 4.5 Note(s): 2,4
Contemporary Aboriginal Issues HUMS 1034 4.5 Note(s): 2
Aboriginal Studies Elective 4.5 Note(s): 4
Major 2 4.5 Note(s): 3
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Rights and Racism HUMS 2008 4.5 Note(s): 1
Communication, Culture and Indigenous Australians COMM 2060 4.5 Note(s): 2
Major 2 4.5 Note(s): 3
Major 2 4.5 Note(s): 3
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Australian Society, Aboriginal Voices LANG 2007 4.5 Note(s): 2
Identity and Representation HUMS 3014 4.5 Note(s): 1
Major 2 4.5 Note(s): 3
Major 2 4.5 Note(s): 3
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Indigenous Philosophy: Contesting Knowledge in Social Science PHIL 1002 4.5 Note(s): 1
Indigenous Australians and the Human Services WELF 2015 4.5 Note(s): 2
Indigenous Art, Culture and Design VSAR 3017 4.5 Note(s): 2,6
Major 2 Note(s): 3