Overview
This specialisation is for students commencing from 2023.
Australian Studies offers you the exciting opportunity to examine Australian culture and society from the perspectives of a variety of complementary disciplines, including History, Indigenous Studies, Literary Studies, Politics and Environmental Studies. By taking a range of courses across Australian Studies you … For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Articulate disciplinary and cross-disciplinary theories and practices relevant to the study of Australia.
- Scholars
2.
Undertake rigorous and engaged scholarly enquiry and analysis in order to justify a position in relation to foundational aspects of Australian society, culture and/or the arts.
- Scholars
3.
Recognise and engage sensitively with diverse cultural perspectives, including First Nations knowledges.
- Scholars
4.
Communicate and debate ideas on Australia in a range of different contexts using a variety of suitable media.
- Professionals
- Scholars
- Leaders
5.
Exhibit initiative and self-direction in the study of Australia to continuously acquire knowledge and skills.
- Leaders
- Professionals
- Scholars
6.
Recognise complex problems in Australian society and scholarship.
- Leaders
- Professionals
- Scholars
7.
Act ethically, respectfully and responsibly.
- Scholars
- Global citizens
8.
Demonstrate awareness of First Nations perspectives.
- Scholars
- Global citizens
Available in Program(s) Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:
Bachelor of Social Sciences - BSocSci3325 - Social Sciences
Bachelor of Media - BMedia3341 - Media
Bachelor of Arts - BA3409 - Arts
Bachelor of Economics - BEc3543 - Economics
Bachelor of Design - BDes4825 - Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA4830 - Fine Arts
Specialisation Structure
You must complete 36 UOC.
Arts/Education (Secondary) Students
Level 1 Prescribed Electives
Level 2 Prescribed Electives
Level 3 Prescribed Electives
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