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Bachelor of Indigenous Studies

Introduction

If you are looking for a NEW degree to enrol in that is cutting-edge and innovative then the Bachelor of Indigenous Studies is for you!

Why Study the Bachelor of Indigenous Studies at UNE?

An outstanding feature of this new degree is that it can be studied by distance education and that it offers you the flexibility to study across ‘the whole university’. Alternatively as an internal student you can be part of small and supportive classes!

The degree offers a well-developed online component including
• pod cast and pre-recorded lectures
• discussion boards
• chat rooms
• links to library, e-resources and unit reading materials
• links to relevant sites
• access to all unit materials

By way of a multidisciplinary approach, you will explore a wide array of Indigenous issues and factors that have in the past shaped and are influencing change within Indigenous communities within Australia, our global region and beyond.

A core attribute of this degree is that you will study professional skills as well as have the opportunity to undertake the Work Ready unit so that on graduation you are ready for employment!

Who Should Do It?

This degree offers Indigenous and non-Indigenous students by distance or on-campus study an opportunity to pursue a rich and diverse study of Indigenous issues.

If you are seeking a career in the indigenous and/or associated work sector, wanting to add to a current qualification or have a personal interest of wanting to learn more about Indigenous issues, this then is the degree for you!

What Will I Study?

This new inter-disciplinary degree focuses on the culture and experience of first nation peoples. This degree offers Indigenous and non-Indigenous students and by distance or on-campus study the opportunity to pursue a rich and diverse study of Indigenous issues.

You will begin your study by focusing on Australian and Torres Strait Islander Indigenous issues. You will also undertake academic skills training and units in professional studies before embarking on a program of study in a cross-disciplinary area of interest in family and community or business or politics and public policy or cross-cultural or environmental management or Indigenous history and heritage.

Contacts

For further information please contact Dr Belinda Beattie (bbeattie@une.edu.au or ring on 02 6773 2379)