Indigenous Studies at UNE
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Introduction
UNE’s Discipline of Indigenous Studies offers YOU a dynamic array of multidisciplinary units of study to choose from! Our discipline makes use of innovative technology and teaching methodologies so as to enhance and maximise YOUR learning!
As an Indigenous or non-Indigenous student you can learn about Indigenous issues and factors that have shaped and/or are influencing change within Indigenous communities today within Australia, our global region and beyond. Students enrolling in the discipline’s units come from a wide cross-section of degree programs and patterns of study from across UNE!
No matter what your background or knowledge is of Indigenous issues, ALL students are most welcome and are encouraged to enrol!
Why Study Indigenous Studies at UNE?
UNE’s Discipline of Indigenous Studies offers YOU:
- Flexibility in enrolment (on/off-campus and full/part time);
- A focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples experiences AND other Indigenous peoples;
- A multidisciplinary approach;
- Low student/staff ratio’s – so that as an internal student you are part of small and supportive classes;
- Academic support through UNE’s Oorala and Academic Support Office;
- A well-developed on-line teaching component including pod casts, discussion boards and links to unit materials and sites;
- Highly qualified and respected staff members and a relaxed, supportive and friendly learning environment
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Courses
Undergraduate Degrees
Advanced Diploma in Arts
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Teaching
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Indigenous Studies
Postgraduate Coursework
Graduate Certificate in Arts
Graduate Diploma in Humanities
Graduate Diploma in Social Science
Master of Arts
Master of Professional Studies
Honours
Bachelor of Arts with Honours
Postgraduate Research
Doctor of Philosophy
Master of Arts with Honours
Units
| PDAB100 | Australian Indigenous Societies and Colonisation | SEM-1 | OF, ON | C | None | None |
| PDAB101 | Issues in Contemporary Indigenous Societies | SEM-2 | OF, ON | C | None | None |
| PDAB106 | Binang Goonj: Aboriginal Social and Emotional Well Being | SEM-1 | OF, ON | C | None | None |
| PDAB300 | Analysing Indigenous Australian Policy Issues | SEM-1 | OF, ON | C | None | None |
| PDAB301 | Analysing Change in Indigenous Societies | SEM-2 | OF, ON | C | None | None |
| PDAB302 | Aboriginal and Ethnic Community Field Study (not offered in 2008) | A | None | None | ||
| PDAB303 | Principles of Aboriginal Community Development | SEM-1, SEM-2 | OF, ON | C | None | None |
| PDAB306 | Aboriginal Health | SEM-2 | OF, ON | C | None | None |
| PDAB312 | Comparing Indigenous Communities and Ethnic Minorities | SEM-1 | OF, ON | C | None | None |
| PDAB402 | Aboriginal and Ethnic Community Field Study (not offered in 2008) | A | None | None | ||
| PDAB406 | Aboriginal Health | SEM-2 | OF | A | None | None |
| PDAB412 | Comparing Indigenous Communities and Ethnic Minorities | SEM-1 | OF, ON | C | None | None |
Careers
If YOU want to pursue a career in an area where an understanding of Indigenous issues is required, then the Discipline of Indigenous Studies is for YOU!
Opportunities abound for you and in a wide range of careers! For instance, you may wish to pursue a career in The Australian Public Service or the NSW Public Sector and in a wide array of their departments and areas. Or you might prefer a career in Indigenous enterprise, the private sector and not-for-profit organizations. Have you also thought about being part of a public or private sector graduate program and/or cadetship?
In terms of fields of interest, on graduation you may wish to pursue an interest in administration, the health sector, education and training, welfare, community, research, environmental administration, humanities, cultural heritage, business and policy development or in an area where your graduate attributes and understanding of Indigenous issues are just what your employer seeks of you!
Furthermore, a new degree, the Bachelor of Indigenous Studies (to commence in semester 2, 2008) and with majors in areas like family and community, history and heritage, land and management, first peoples, social science and business, can see you further enhance your career and employment objectives.
To discuss the Bachelor of Indigenous Studies and career opportunities please contact: Dr Belinda Beattie and UNE’s Career Development: http://www.une.edu.au/careers/
Facilities
- Oorala Centre: http://www.une.edu.au/oorala/
- Armidale and Region Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Keeping Place http://www.acckp.com.au/
Partnerships, Networks and Industry Links
Contacts
Indigenous Studies Convenor:
Dr. Belinda Beattie
School of Humanities
University of New England
Armidale, NSW, 2351
Australia
Email: bbeattie@une.edu.au
Phone: local: 026773 32379
international +(61 2) 6773 2379.
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