Learning Outcomes

1.
Collaborate effectively with others.
  • Professionals
  • Leaders
2.
Critically and creatively navigate the different disciplinary bodies of knowledge and perspectives.
  • Professionals
  • Scholars
3.
Engage proactively with complex problems.
  • Scholars
  • Professionals
  • Leaders
4.
Continuously acquire knowledge and skills and reflect on existing knowledge and skills for personal and career fulfilment.
  • Leaders
  • Scholars
  • Professionals
5.
Recognise debates in policy and practice in Indigenous affairs.
  • Scholars
  • Professionals
6.
Undertake rigorous and engaged scholarly inquiry and analysis.
  • Scholars
  • Professionals
7.
Contribute to and work effectively within diverse communities in local, national and/or international contexts.
  • Professionals
  • Global Citizens
8.
Engage with Indigenous knowledges and perspectives.
  • Scholars
  • Global Citizens
9.
Communicate and debate complex ideas in a range of different contexts using a variety of suitable media.
  • Scholars
  • Professionals
10.
Exhibit initiative and self-direction.
  • Professionals
  • Leaders
11.
Demonstrate intercultural responsiveness.
  • Global Citizens
  • Professionals
12.
Identify key social and political influences that have underpinned the development of settler-colonial states and polities.
  • Global Citizens
  • Scholars
13.
Act ethically, respectfully and responsibly.
  • Global Citizens
  • Professionals
14.
Identify diverse scholarly traditions concerning Indigenous histories, societies and the impact of colonialism.
  • Scholars

Graduate Capabilities

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

Bachelor of Arts - BA3409 - Arts
Bachelor of Media - BMedia3429 - Media (Comm & Journalism)
Bachelor of Media - BMedia3434 - Media (PR and Advertising)
Bachelor of Media - BMedia3438 - Media (Screen and Sound Production)
Bachelor of Arts and Business - BArts (Bus)3444 - Arts and Business
Bachelor of Media - BMedia3453 - Media (Public Relations and Advertising)
Bachelor of Media - BMedia3454 - Media (Communication and Journalism)
Bachelor of Economics - BEc3543 - Economics

Specialisation Structure
24 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 24 UOC.

ARTS/EDUCATION (SECONDARY) STUDENTS

The minor in Indigenous Studies (24 uoc) must not be taken as it is not an approved teaching specialisation

Level 1 Core Courses

Students must take 12 UOC of the following courses.

ATSI1011
6 UOC
Indigenous Australia
ATSI1012
6 UOC
Aboriginal Sydney

Level 2 Prescribed Electives

Students must take at least 6 UOC of the following courses.

ATSI2003
6 UOC
Indigenous Material Culture-Objects and Their Journey
ATSI2004
6 UOC
Popular Culture of Indigenous Australia
ATSI2011
6 UOC
Indigenous Australian Political History
ATSI2012
6 UOC
Contemporary Issues in Indigenous Politics
ATSI2014
6 UOC
Indigenous People and Policy
ATSI2015
6 UOC
The Science of Indigenous Knowledges
ATSI2016
6 UOC
Torres Strait: Past & Present

Level 3 Prescribed Electives

Students must take at least 6 UOC of the following courses.

ATSI3001
6 UOC
Australian Indigenous Identity
ATSI3002
6 UOC
Gendered Identities in Indigenous Australia
ATSI3003
6 UOC
Indigenous Cultural Heritage and the Environment
ATSI3005
6 UOC
Race, Colonialism and Whiteness
ATSI3006
6 UOC
Astronomy of Indigenous Australians
ATSI3007
6 UOC
Human-Animal Interactions in Indigenous Domains
ATSI3017
6 UOC
Indigenous Histories and the Colonial World
ARTS3241
6 UOC
Environmental Justice

Level 2 Maturity Requirement

Students must have completed 30 UOC before taking any of the following courses.

ATSI2003
6 UOC
Indigenous Material Culture-Objects and Their Journey
ATSI2004
6 UOC
Popular Culture of Indigenous Australia
ATSI2011
6 UOC
Indigenous Australian Political History
ATSI2012
6 UOC
Contemporary Issues in Indigenous Politics
ATSI2014
6 UOC
Indigenous People and Policy
ATSI2015
6 UOC
The Science of Indigenous Knowledges
ATSI2016
6 UOC
Torres Strait: Past & Present

Enrolment Disclaimer

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