Australian Studies

Australia is a relatively young country in world terms. Our Bachelor of Arts (Australian Studies) will give you a broad perspective on issues linked to the Australian continent and its populations, its history and culture, its Indigenous peoples and its place in the modern global world. As an interdisciplinary major, you will draw on diverse fields of study, including anthropology, communication and media studies, drama, English literature, history, Indigenous studies, international relations and music. By the end of your degree you will be equipped to address contemporary cultural and social issues of national importance, in terms of both its national, regional and global contexts.

Program structure

COMBINATION 1

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core courses4

plus 1 x 12-unit Interdisciplinary Major 12

plus 1 x 8-unit Major 8 

Total24

COMBINATION 2

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core courses4

plus 1 x 12-unit Interdisciplinary Major12

plus 2 x 4-unit Minor8

or 1 x 4-unit Minor plus 4 x Electives

or 8 x Electives

Total24

Course codeCourse name

Core courses:

CMS1000Communication and Scholarship

EDC2200Indigenous Perspectives

HMT1000History of Western Ideas

HMT2000Ethical Issues and Human Rights

Australian Studies Major:

ENL1001Australian Stories

HIS1001Introduction to Australian History

 plus seven courses from the following:

ANT1001Introductory Anthropology

CMS2017Australian Television

HIS2000Contemporary Australia

HIS2001Race Relations in Australian History

KNL1001Indigenous Cultural Identity

KNL1002Torres Strait Islander Studies

KNL2001Indigenous Knowledge and Australian Heritage 

POL1000Government, Business and Society

THE2005Australian Theatre

 plus three courses from the following:

ANT3000Archaeology of Indigenous Australia1

ENL3005The Australian Novel 1975-2010

INR3000Australian Foreign Relations

KNL3001Indigenous Australian Cultures and Communities

MUI3007Music in Australia

Footnotes

1 Offered in even-numbered years (2014 etc).

Entry requirements

• Year 12 English (4 SA) or equivalent

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

OP/Rank

The 2014 OP/Rank for this program is: 16/64

International entry requirements

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Pre-requisites

Year 12 Senior Certificate or equivalent from a recognised institution. Find your country's level of qualificationand minimum entry requirements for this program.

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.