Social Justice and Indigenous Studies

Our Bachelor of Social Science (Indigenous Studies) will give you an understanding of Australian Indigenous perspectives and ways of thinking. You will be encouraged to consider the political, psychological, cultural and environmental issues that shape the perspectives of Australian Indigenous people.

Program structure

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core courses4

plus 1 x Social Justice Major8 

plus 1 x Second Major8 

plus 4 x Electives 
or 1 x 4-unit Minor

4

Total24 

Course codeCourse name

Core Courses:

CMS1000Communication and Scholarship

HMT1000History of Western Ideas

HMT2000Ethical Issues and Human Rights

SOC1000Approaches to the Social Sciences

SOC3000Collaborative Community Problem Solving

ANT1001Introductory Anthropology1

 OR

SOC1001 Conflict and Peace2

Indigenous Studies: 

ANT3000Archaeology of Indigenous Australia

ANT3006Indigenous Peoples in the Nation State

HIS2001Race Relations in Australian History

KNL1001Indigenous Cultural Identity

KNL1002Torres Strait Islander Studies

KNL2001Indigenous Knowledge and Australian Heritage

KNL3001Indigenous Australian Cultures and Communities

PSY1030Cross-Cultural and Indigenous Psychology

Footnotes

1 Semester 1 only.

2 Semester 2 only.

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.