Human Services (Indigenous Studies)

Interested in learning about Australian Indigenous perspectives and ways of thinking?

The Bachelor of Human Services (Indigenous Studies) is designed for people who want to know more about Indigenous Australia from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Indigenous staff will enable you to develop the ability to work with and within Indigenous communities in culturally appropriate and effective ways.

Program structure

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core courses8

plus 8 -unit major8

plus second 8-unit major8

or 2 x 4-unit minors

or 1 x 4-unit minor plus 4 x electives   

Total24

Course codeCourse name

Core courses:

CMS1000Communication and Scholarship1

CDS1000Introduction to Community Welfare and Development

PSY1010Foundation Psychology A

CDS1001Human Relations and Communications 

EDC2200Indigenous Perspectives 

CDS2001Sustainability Concepts and Issues

CDS2000Ethical Issues and Human Rights in the Human Services2

CDS2002Field Placement A

Indigenous Studies Major: 

ANT3000 Archaeology of Indigenous Australia3

ANT3006 Indigenous Peoples in the Nation State4

HIS2001 Race Relations in Australian History

KNL1001 Indigenous Cultural Identity

KNL1002 Torres Strait Islander Studies

KNL2001 Indigenous Knowledge and Australian Heritage

KNL3001 Indigenous Australian Cultures and Communities

PSY1030 Cross-Cultural and Indigenous Psychology

Footnotes

1 Students who have completed CMS1009 Communication in Academic and Professional Contexts cannot enrol in CMS1000.

2 Students cannot study both CDS2000 and HMT2000 within the one degree.

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

4 Offered in odd-numbered years (2013 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: 15/67

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.