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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

 

Dr Belinda BeattieUse the ‘play’ button below to listen to the audio.

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

IDIG100     Australian Indigenous Societies and Colonisation
IDIG101     Issues in Contemporary Indigenous Societies
IDIG300     Analysing Indigenous Australian Policy Issues
IDIG301     Analysing Change in Indigenous Societies
IDIG302     Aboriginal and Ethnic Community Field Study
IDIG303     Principles of Aboriginal Community Development
IDIG304     Managing the Indigenous Organisation
IDIG306     Aboriginal Health
IDIG312     Comparing Indigenous Communities and Ethnic Minorities
IDIG500     Analysing Indigenous Australian Policy Issues
IDIG501     Analysing Change in Indigenous Societies
IDIG502     Aboriginal and Ethnic Community Field Study
IDIG503     Principles of Aboriginal Community Development
IDIG504     Managing the Indigenous Organisation
IDIG506     Aboriginal Health
IDIG511     Indigenous Peoples and Colonisation: land and nature
IDIG512     Comparing Indigenous Communities and Ethnic Minorities
IDIG515     Politics and Power: Aborigines in Australian Society
IDIG516     Education Democracy: Indigenous Education an Equal Opportunity

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/

 

New Opportunity

Community Development Opportunities with Youth Challenge Australia

To whom it may concern,

Please find below some information regarding Community Development opportunities for students/staff within your department with Youth Challenge Australia. Our projects are a great way for individuals to build their field experiences and learn more about youth and grassroots international development.
Youth Challenge Australia currently have a few volunteer positions left for this semester break on our new program in Indigenous communities in West Arnhem Land and on our internship program at an NGO in India. There are also field staff positions available on our South American and South Pacific programs. For those interested in Latin America, there are also volunteer opportunities in Mexico, Guatemala and Costa Rica.
The YCA experience will provide both personal and professional experience, growth and skills. It will also provide an opportunity to learn more about development, issues facing indigenous communities, language, culture and provide an avenue for Australians to share their skills with some of the lest developed communities in the world.
Further information:
Youth Challenge Australia (YCA) is a not for profit, non religious organisation that engages volunteers aged 18-30 in community development projects in International and Indigenous Australian communities. With YCA, you will have the opportunity to:
• Be an intern in an Indian NGO and work with Indian volunteers to promote social change to improve the living conditions of people living in urban and slum areas in Bangalore;
• Work alongside the children of Mexico while you live and work in an orphanage, assisting the children and infrastructure projects;
• Live and work in Costa Rica with local 'Tico's' and experience basic living while assisting on construction project in their amazing natural environment;
• Be a part of a rural community in Guatemala and help boost their eco-tourism initiative; and
• Live and work in an Indigenous island community coordinating sport and recreation programs.
Participation will continue to support developing communities in some of the following ways:
• Capacity building within the community;
• Supporting the implementation of community identified projects;
• Being a mentor and a role model for children and youth within the community;
• Working with the community on projects and engaging in cross-cultural development and skills sharing;
• Working on projects with an environmental, construction, infrastructure, health and/or social focus for the development of the community; and
• Raising awareness within the community and local region of issues of importance for local people.
As mentioned above, for those with further skills and experience in youth work and international development we currently have vacant field staff positions in our upcoming projects. These positions require greater leadership and organisational skills of individuals and can be a great boost to personal and career development.
Please forward this email to anyone who may be interested in the last few places on these programs. Alternately, you are welcome to visit the YCA Website, contact YCA on (02) 9514 5512 or yca@uts.edu.au.
Kind regards,
Shona Whitton
Shona Whitton
Acting Program Manager - Indigenous Australia
Youth Challenge Australia
Central Australia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Guyana, India, Mexico, Vanuatu
c/o University of Technology Sydney
PO Box 222 Lindfield NSW 2070
T: + 61 (0) 2 9514 5512
F: + 61 (0) 2 9514 5130
Empowering Youth. Supporting Communities.

Facilities

Partnerships, Networks and Industry Links

  Oorala Aboriginal Centre, UNE

 

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: (02) 6773 2379
            international +(61 2) 6773 2379.

 

 

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