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Bachelor of Arts (Aboriginal Studies)

Degree Level Undergraduate

Years

International students

Start date
July

Campus
Magill

Duration
3 year(s) full-time

Mode
On-campus

Program Code
MBAA

Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Fees
AUD$ 28,000 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2022

English Language Requirements

IELTS total [6.0]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]

Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
108402G

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.

Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.

Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:

Recent secondary education

Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent

AND

Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or
Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or
Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points
Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection may be selected for any remaining places based on the grades of their year 12 subjects.

Higher education study

Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or
Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV or above

Work and life experience

Qualify for Special Entry, or
Complete a UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or
Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past

Essential requirements for admission

Prerequisites

None

Assumed Knowledge

None

English language entry requirements

In addition to meeting academic entry requirements, international students who speak English as a second or additional language must also meet the University's English language entry requirements. The minimum language requirements for this program are:

English language test

IELTS total [6.0]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]

Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)

Admission Requirements by Country

Pakistan HSSC	75
Sri Lanka A Levels (best 3)	6
Sweden GPA	12.5
UK Board GCE A Levels/HK Board	6
Vietnam	7
Australia	65
IB (best 6)	26
USA SAT (1600)	1050
HKDSE	15
Nepal NEB	2.41
Bangladesh HSC	3.5
Canada High School (OSSD)	60
Eynesbury FSP	310
German Abitur	3.8
India (best 4)	60
Kenya KCSE (average)	B
Malaysia STPM (best 3)	6
Malaysia UEC	32
Norway GPA	2.8

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Aim

The Bachelor of Arts (Aboriginal Studies) enables students to understand the past and contemporary experiences of Aboriginal peoples in Australia and internationally. Students will acquire a general knowledge of different aspects of Aboriginal cultures and how these have undergone change and adaptation, and develop skills in constructing critical arguments and analysing topics in terms of their historical and contemporary contexts.

Content & Structure

Students will study a range of courses within Aboriginal Studies that covers topics such as Aboriginal Cultures, Aboriginal philosophy, Caring for Country, Law, Land and People plus 2 new courses centred on globalisation and Aboriginal nation building. The Aboriginal Studies major reflects national and international trends in the discipline of Aboriginal Studies and articulate the many voices, perspectives and priorities of Aboriginal peoples and communities. Graduates will have cognitive and technical skills to work and collaborate with Aboriginal community; creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying opportunities and solutions to problems related to colonisation and globalisation in contemporary societies; and communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas within the local and global society.

Graduates will have a second Arts major to expand their technical, analytical and communicative skills essential for practice in the professional environments and further learning in a culturally diverse global marketplace.

Students will complete 108 units of study comprising 9 units of core courses, 36 units of an Arts specialisation, 36 units of a second Arts major, 18 units of a minor, and 9 units of electives.

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Truth, Lies and Being Human	HUMS 1060	4.5	Note(s): 1
Aboriginal Cultures	HUMS 1035	4.5
Major 2		4.5	Note(s): 2	Rule(s): 1,2
Minor		4.5	Note(s): 3,4,6
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Intercultural Communication	LANG 1054	4.5	Note(s): 1
Caring for Country	ENVT 1017	4.5
Major 2		4.5	Note(s): 2	Rule(s): 1,2
Minor		4.5	Note(s): 3,4,6
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Communication, Culture and Aboriginal Australians	COMM 2060	4.5
Major 2		4.5	Note(s): 2	Rule(s): 1,2
Minor		4.5	Note(s): 3,4,6
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 5
OR
Professional Directions Program 1	COMM 2098	4.5	Note(s): 5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Aboriginal Australians and the Human Services	WELF 2015	4.5	Note(s): 7
Major 2		4.5	Note(s): 2	Rule(s): 1,2
Minor		4.5	Note(s): 3,4,6
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 5
OR
Professional Directions Program 2	COMM 2099	4.5	Note(s): 5
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Law, Land and Peoples	LAWS 3086	4.5
Aboriginal Philosophy: Contesting Knowledge in Social Science	PHIL 3008	4.5
Major 2		4.5	Note(s): 2	Rule(s): 1,2
Major 2		4.5	Note(s): 2	Rule(s): 1,2
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Aboriginal Nation Building and Governance	HUMS 3056	4.5
Aboriginality and Globalisation	HUMS 3057	4.5
Major 2		4.5	Note(s): 2	Rule(s): 1,2
Major 2		4.5	Note(s): 2	Rule(s): 1,2

Majors, Sub-majors & Minors

French Studies

Italian Studies

Japanese Studies

Psychology

Creative Writing and Literature

Applied Linguistics

Sociology

Performing Arts

Social Media

Screen Studies

History and Global Politics

English Language

Cultural Studies

Law, Policy and Politics

Aboriginal Studies

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units

Pitjantjatjara Language and Culture	LANG 2031	4.5
Teaching and Learning in Aboriginal Education	EDUC 2061	4.5
Aboriginal Public Health Practice and Research	HLTH 2039	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. Students are required to complete their second major from: Creative Writing and Literature, Applied Linguistics, Sociology, Languages, English Language, Screen Studies, Performing Arts, Social Media, Cultural Studies or Psychology.

2. Enrolment in the English Language major is only available to students for whom English is their second, third or additional language. They are designed to strengthen students' bilingual or multilingual proficiencies for international career advancement.

3. Students intending to undertake a Master of Teaching (Secondary) should consult with their program director for a schedule of recommended courses.

Notes

1. This course is one of two core courses that provide a foundation for the program.

2. Students in the Bachelor of Arts undertake a second major from within the program, normally comprising courses: two at Level 1 (Introductory), two at Level 2 (Intermediate) and four at Level 3 (Advanced).

3. A minor consists of four courses (18 units), two of which are generally Level 1 (Introductory) and two at Level 2 (Intermediate).

4. The Hawke Ambassador International Volunteer Experience course can be chosen in place of the minor sequence and is equivalent to 18 units. Students who choose this option will swap their first year (Level 1 Introductory) minor sequence to Elective 1 and Elective 2. Students can then choose to study the Hawke course in their second year (Level 2 Intermediate). Students will be required to complete the two available Level 2 Intermediate course options at second year in the opposite study period to undertaking the Hawke course.

5. Students complete either Electives or Professional Directions Program courses 1 and 2. Students may be directed to complete English Language courses in place of their electives.

6. Students are advised to select their minor from within the majors offered by the MBAA Bachelor of Arts.

7. With the permission of the Program Director, this course may be substituted with a suitable alternative or elective (see elective list below).