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Learning Outcomes

1.
Communicate research findings effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Global Citizens
  • Scholars
2.
Execute an extended independent research project in Indigenous Studies.
  • Professionals
  • Scholars
3.
Articulate the ethical obligations generated by research in Indigenous Studies or cognate disciplines.
  • Professionals
  • Global Citizens
4.
Evaluate and apply the key principles of high-quality research which addresses and engages with Indigenous people's concerns and priorities.
  • Scholars
  • Professionals
  • Leaders
  • Global Citizens
5.
Develop and defend a coherent intellectual position drawing on disciplinary knowledge and theory from Indigenous Studies and cognate disciplines.
  • Scholars
  • Professionals
6.
Design a research project drawing on disciplinary traditions in Indigenous Studies, or relevant interdisciplinary knowledge.
  • Scholars
7.
Identify and critically apply a range of approaches, traditions, methodologies and concepts in Indigenous Studies.
  • Scholars

Graduate Capabilities

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Available in Program(s)
Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - BA (Hons)4519 - Arts (Honours)

Specialisation Structure
48 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 48 UOC.

Core Courses

Students must take 18 UOC of the following courses.

ATSI4001
6 UOC
Advanced Indigenous Studies: Issues and Debates
ATSI4003
6 UOC
Research Design in Indigenous Studies

Thesis Core Courses

Students must take 30 UOC from the following courses.

ATSI4101
6 UOC
Indigenous Studies Honours I
ATSI4102
24 UOC
Indigenous Studies Honours II
ATSI4103
12 UOC
Indigenous Studies Honours III
ATSI4104
18 UOC
Indigenous Studies Honours IV

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Additional Information

Typical Stream for Full Time Honours (1 year):

Term 1:

  • ATSI4001 Advanced Indigenous Studies: Issues and Debates (6 UOC)
  • ATSI4003  Research Design in Indigenous Studies - PART 1 (6 UOC)
  • ATSI4101 Indigenous Studies Honours I (6 UOC) Thesis

Term 2:

  • ATSI4003  Research Design in Indigenous Studies - PART 2 (6 UOC)
  • ATSI4103 Indigenous Studies Honours III (12 UOC) Thesis

Term 3:

  • ATSI4103 Indigenous Studies Honours III (12 UOC) Thesis

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