Build the skills for a career that embraces indigenous culture
Indigenous Studies provides the opportunity to examine important historical and emerging issues that influence the lives of Indigenous people across the globe, with a focus on the experiences of Australia's First Peoples. As society evolves, professionals who have studied the accomplishments and contributions Indigenous peoples have made throughout history develop skills in investigation, evaluation and analysis of Indigenous Australian political issues, and will find themselves sought after by employers in a range of fields.
UNE offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Indigenous studies designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills required to make a meaningful contribution at work. Our long-standing commitment to preparing adults for the ever-evolving job market means that our Indigenous studies courses will focus on Indigenous knowledge systems, Indigenous Australian education, and Australian history to ensure you are future-fit for cultural change in any workplace. You’ll learn from leading experts and elders who have a passion for teaching.
Whether online or on-campus, you can choose to study full-time or part-time over three trimesters. Most of our students decide to pursue online education, where they belong to a community of adult learners who bring their life and work experience together to establish networks for the future. On-campus students can utilise campus accommodation, sports and support services.
With UNE, you’ll graduate feeling prepared to be a part of preserving Indigenous culture for the future, whether you choose to pursue careers in government, land management, education, research or the media. By choosing UNE, you’ll be studying with an industry leader in the provision of online lifelong learning. Year after year, students award us the maximum 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide.
Explore Indigenous Studies courses on offer at UNE.
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Add an area of expertise to your CV and gain an undergraduate qualification — without committing to a full bachelor's degree. You will develop research, critical thinking, and writing skills in the core units. With the minor and elective units,…
- 1.5 years full-time
- Up to 6 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
- On Campus
One of our longest-standing degrees, the Bachelor of Arts (BA) is still relevant in today’s world. It equips you with the creative, critical and analytical skills in demand by employers, and is transferable across a range of workplaces. When you…
- 3 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
- On Campus
Workplaces value employees who have a broad range of real-world skills, and this combined degree will equip you to excel in today’s dynamic working environment. In our Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business, you’ll gain business knowledge and learn…
- 4 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
- On Campus
The UNE Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws provides you with the opportunity to combine your study of law with an area of interest drawn from a wide variety of the arts, humanities and social sciences. As a double degree for the future, it has been…
- 5 years full-time
- Up to 12 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
- On Campus
Do you dream of a career where you’re helping to address the big issues facing humanity? Or perhaps you crave the excitement of being at the forefront of scientific discovery? Maybe you wish to instil your passion for the environment into future…
- 4 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
- On Campus
At the heart of community services is a desire to help people – to promote social justice and inclusion, and enable people to flourish. UNE's flexibly delivered Bachelor of Community Services will enable you to develop the skills to empower…
- 2 or 2.5 or 3 years full-time
- Up to 6 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
Criminology is the study of crime and our responses to crime. UNE's Bachelor of Criminology investigates factors that cause criminal behaviour and how crime can be prevented within wider society. The course offers a variety of key topics and…
- 3 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
- On Campus
If you are a Pacific Islander looking to build on your teaching skills with a high-level qualification, UNE’s Bachelor of Education (Pacific Focus) is the degree for you. Gain the knowledge and skills to teach early childhood, inclusive education,…
- 2 years full-time
- Up to 8 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Online
This flexible non-teaching education degree incorporates a wide range of subjects to prepare you to work in a range of educational fields, including training and management environments. With UNE’s Bachelor of Educational Studies, you will learn in…
- 3 years full-time
- Up to 8 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- On Campus
- Online
The environmental problems that we face in a rapidly changing world require solutions developed by skilled scientists and innovators. UNE's Bachelor of Environmental Science gives you a broad foundation in the theories and practice that underpin …
- 3 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
- On Campus
The world requires skilled scientists and innovators to develop the solutions to the complex environmental problems facing a rapidly changing planet. Combined with a contemporary understanding of the theory and practice of law, the UNE Bachelor of…
- 5 years full-time
- Up to 12 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
- On Campus
Geoscience plays a crucial role in finding, extracting and managing earth resources. These minerals and energy resources are essential to almost every aspect of our day-to-day modern life. Studying UNE's Bachelor of GeoScience online or on…
- 3 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- On Campus
- Online
Do you love delving into our rich past? Is history your passion? The Bachelor of Historical Inquiry and Practice is designed for people who want to make history their profession, those who already work in a historical context and want to upskill, or …
- 3 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- On Campus
- Online
By studying UNE’s Bachelor of Social Science degree you will develop a comprehensive and valuable understanding of human societies and social thought, behaviour and relationships in their varied social, psychological and political manifestations,…
- 3 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- On Campus
- Online
Special and inclusive education is rapidly evolving, and with it the demand for specialists in the field is larger than ever. UNE’s Bachelor of Special and Inclusive Education (Primary) equips you with the knowledge and practical skills to become a…
- 4 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
- On Campus
Work with people to build a better world and make a real difference with the Bachelor of Sustainability at UNE. Our degree integrates the social sciences and humanities with environmental sciences and natural resource management to…
- 3 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
- On Campus
Are you looking to add an additional area of expertise to your CV to enhance your career prospects and become future fit for life, without committing to a full degree? Perhaps you just want to dip a toe into university study, with the option of…
- 1 year full-time
- Up to 4 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
- On Campus
The world of business and work is changing rapidly. To future proof your career in this new era, you must keep up to date by building on your knowledge and skills. UNE’s Diploma in Business will help you build on your…
- 1 year full-time
- Up to 4 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- On Campus
- Online
The UNE Undergraduate Certificate in Arts provides you with foundational knowledge and skills to prepare for further study and more career choices, with a focus on your chosen area of interest. With the freedom to assemble your course from a curated …
- 1 year part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
Are you a graduate looking to add new skills to your CV to reinforce or redirect your career? Perhaps you are keen to pursue a personal interest in the arts or humanities. Or maybe you are interested in completing a master's but aren't sure…
- 0.5 or 1 year full-time
- Up to 4 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
- On Campus
Environmental factors play an increasing role in decision making in many fields. The ability to take these factors into account and improve the productivity and sustainability of environmental systems to meet the current and future needs of…
- 0.5 or 1 year full-time
- Up to 4 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
- On Campus
Adapt to an evolving workplace and open the door to new career opportunities with UNE's Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice. Whether you want to create more career choices, hone your specialist skills, or take a new…
- 0.5 years full-time
- 2 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
Design a bespoke course and prepare for a rapidly evolving workplace with the UNE Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice. Whether you want to advance your career, hone your skills or embark on a new career direction, we'll work …
- 1 year full-time
- Up to 4 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
UNE’s Master of Arts is designed to equip you with specialised knowledge as well as a wide range of transferrable skills that employers highly value, such as communication and critical thinking. This course is also a focused pathway to higher degree …
- 1 or 1.5 years full-time
- Up to 6 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
- On Campus
Communities and regions face complex challenges as they work towards improving living standards and wellbeing. Economists play a critical role in community and regional development by informing the decisions of government and non-government agencies …
- 1.5 or 2 years full-time
- Up to 6 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Online
- On Campus
Upgrade your skills in educational practice with the post-graduate UNE Master of Education (Coursework). In addition to a flexible program pathway with a wide range of curriculum options, you can build your expertise with one of four…
- 1 or 1.5 years full-time
- Up to 6 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
- On Campus
Are you looking to extend your skills in history for professional or personal interest? When you study our Master of History degree you can gain and polish your research, analysis and writing skills, whether you already have a history qualification…
- 1 or 1.5 years full-time
- Up to 6 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
A Doctor of Philosophy is the pinnacle of academic study. Using rigorous and systematic research, combined with critical analysis, you will add to society's understanding of complex issues at the cutting-edge of your discipline or profession.…
- 4 years full-time
- 8 years part-time
- Research Period 1
- Research Period 2
- On Campus
- Online
High quality research and analysis allows us to better understand the complex issues we face in industry and society. With UNE's Master of Philosophy by research, your original findings and insights will add to the body of knowledge and inform…
- 2 years full-time
- Up to 4 years part-time
- Research Period 1
- Research Period 2
- On Campus
- Online
If you are enrolled at another university, you can choose to study subjects at UNE that will count towards your course. Apply as a cross institutional student directly and complete one or several individual subjects (units) from the full scope of…
- 1 trimester full-time
- 1 trimester part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
- On Campus
The world is full of possibilities, with so much to discover and learn. There are endless opportunities to enrich your knowledge to prepare for the future, but what if you don’t want to undertake a full degree? And how can you zero-in on the…
- 1 trimester full-time
- 1 trimester part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
- On Campus
- Bespoke Graduate Certificate: design your own 4 unit postgraduate course and have your work experience recognised in the process.
- ‘Fundamental’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four fundamental units from a traditional degree. If you are planning a new direction, or adding a new set of skills to your portfolio, you may want to start with this option. These units provide a foundation, or a ‘base camp’, to return to if you want to later progress to a full degree.
- ‘Advanced’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four advanced units from a full degree. This is a great strategy for staying current in your field, or advancing your knowledge.
- ‘Critical Content’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four units any of the available units in a degree to create a Critical Content Bespoke Course. This option lets you get the knowledge you need without the time and cost of a full degree.
- ‘Mix and Match’ Bespoke Course: combine two, three or four units from different degrees and disciplines to design your mix and match Bespoke Course. This option lets you diversify your knowledge.
What our students say
I look back to my study, especially in Aboriginal education and realise how valuable it was to me in all my different roles in remote areas.
Sarah Brown AM, CEO, Purple House, Northern TerritoryFind the right major or specialisation for your studies in Indigenous Studies
Be prepared to have an impact on social change by learning about Indigenous history and culture. Strengthen your position as a progressive thinker and continue to be a leader in public and private conversations about cultural diversity. Explore the options in Indigenous studies now.
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
UNE's community service experts will help you develop skills in counselling, community development, and crisis intervention and prevention. Be future-fit for the evolving field of community care for Indigenous people that is focused on…
UNE's community service experts will help you develop skills in counselling, community development, and crisis intervention and prevention. Be future-fit for the evolving field of community care for Indigenous people that is focused on culturally appropriate and community-led care.
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Bachelor of Community Services | Minor | Undergraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
UNE draws on a community of experts to help you explore the relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the creative industries. To be prepared for further study and wider career choices in a global economy learn about the …
UNE draws on a community of experts to help you explore the relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the creative industries. To be prepared for further study and wider career choices in a global economy learn about the past, present, and future of Indigenous Australia.
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Undergraduate Certificate in Arts | Major | Undergraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
Develop your interpretative and analytical skills using current and evolving digital technologies with UNE's highly regarded history academics. Enhance your employability across the fields of business, the law, or academia, as you learn about…
Develop your interpretative and analytical skills using current and evolving digital technologies with UNE's highly regarded history academics. Enhance your employability across the fields of business, the law, or academia, as you learn about the challenges and opportunities that shape the nation.
Courses | Type | Level of Study |
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Bachelor of Arts | Major | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business | Major | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws | Major | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science | Major | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Historical Inquiry and Practice | Major | Undergraduate |
Master of History | Major | Postgraduate |
Graduate Diploma in Local, Family and Applied History | Specialist Course | Postgraduate |
Advanced Diploma in Arts | Minor | Undergraduate |
Advanced Diploma in Local, Family and Applied History | Specialist Course | Undergraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
Study the knowledge, traditions and language passed from one generation to the next. Future proof your understanding of the sustainability of the natural world and explore the importance of protecting heritage sites, artefacts and cultural knowledge …
Study the knowledge, traditions and language passed from one generation to the next. Future proof your understanding of the sustainability of the natural world and explore the importance of protecting heritage sites, artefacts and cultural knowledge using theoretical and practical approaches.
Courses | Type | Level of Study |
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Bachelor of Arts | Major | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business | Major | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws | Major | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science | Major | Undergraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
Benefit from UNE's established reputation in sustainable Indigenous and public heritage management. Develop skills in research, critical thinking, emerging technology and communication while you work with communities to care for living culture…
Benefit from UNE's established reputation in sustainable Indigenous and public heritage management. Develop skills in research, critical thinking, emerging technology and communication while you work with communities to care for living culture as well as historic and archaeological heritage.
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Bachelor of Sustainability | Major | Undergraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
Benefit from UNE's highly regarded environmental science academics and learn the evidence-based strategies for environmental governance and policymaking. Explore the increasing role of digital technologies in environmental governance and…
Benefit from UNE's highly regarded environmental science academics and learn the evidence-based strategies for environmental governance and policymaking. Explore the increasing role of digital technologies in environmental governance and future-proof your career in this critical field.
Courses | Type | Level of Study |
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Bachelor of Sustainability | Major | Undergraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
UNE's experienced geoscience educators will help you develop the expertise in ecology, resource management and sustainable development to secure your place in the rapidly changing world of environmental sustainability; a sector forecast to see…
UNE's experienced geoscience educators will help you develop the expertise in ecology, resource management and sustainable development to secure your place in the rapidly changing world of environmental sustainability; a sector forecast to see many technological and social changes.
Courses | Type | Level of Study |
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Bachelor of Environmental Science | Specialist Course | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Environmental Science/Bachelor of Laws | Specialist Course | Undergraduate |
Bachelor of GeoScience | Minor | Undergraduate |
Master of Environmental Science and Management | Specialist Course | Postgraduate |
Undergraduate Certificate in Environmental Studies | Specialist Course | Undergraduate |
Undergraduate Certificate in Life and Earth Studies | Specialist Course | Undergraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
UNE's sustainability experts will help you develop research, analysis, technology and communication skills to adapt and innovate in the rapidly changing world of environmental governance and regulation. Safeguard your career in policy,…
UNE's sustainability experts will help you develop research, analysis, technology and communication skills to adapt and innovate in the rapidly changing world of environmental governance and regulation. Safeguard your career in policy, management or academia.
Courses | Type | Level of Study |
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Bachelor of Sustainability | Major | Undergraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
UNE's highly regarded history academics will teach you about Australia’s shifting identities in the 20th century and help you develop the research, analytical and communication skills to secure your place in the changing world of academia. Learn …
UNE's highly regarded history academics will teach you about Australia’s shifting identities in the 20th century and help you develop the research, analytical and communication skills to secure your place in the changing world of academia. Learn to use current technology to explore the past.
Courses | Type | Level of Study |
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Master of Arts | Major | Postgraduate |
Graduate Diploma in Local, Family and Applied History | Specialist Course | Postgraduate |
Graduate Certificate in Arts | Major | Postgraduate |
Advanced Diploma in Local, Family and Applied History | Specialist Course | Undergraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
UNE's recognised social science experts will help you develop the problem-solving skills to contribute to urban and regional development in our rapidly changing world. Be future-fit to work with government agencies and NGOs as they strive for…
UNE's recognised social science experts will help you develop the problem-solving skills to contribute to urban and regional development in our rapidly changing world. Be future-fit to work with government agencies and NGOs as they strive for stability and growth for communities globally.
Courses | Type | Level of Study |
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Master of Economic and Regional Development | Major | Postgraduate |
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Careers in Indigenous Studies
Undertaking Indigenous studies at UNE will provide you with the future-proof skillset to secure positions in a wide range of careers and industries. With the need for technical expertise set to rise, professionals with skillsets in Indigenous studies can find work in a variety of settings.
- Community development officer
Work directly with Indigenous communities to support their social, cultural and economic development. - Indigenous education specialist
Develop and implement culturally relevant and inclusive curriculum materials, providing teacher training and promoting Indigenous cultural awareness in schools. - Cultural liaison
Facilitate cultural awareness, provide advice on incorporating Indigenous perspectives, and promote respectful engagement with Indigenous communities. - Indigenous health worker
Provide culturally-sensitive healthcare services, deliver health promotion programs, and advocate for equitable access to healthcare. - Policy analyst
Analyse policies, develop recommendations, and advocate for policies that address the needs and rights of Indigenous communities. - Indigenous rights advocate
Promote and protect the rights of Indigenous peoples in a wide variety of organisations and roles. - Language specialist
Work to revitalise and preserve Indigenous languages. - Arts and cultural officer
Coordinate exhibitions, cultural events and artist development programs.
A five-star experience
Five Stars,
18 Years in a Row
UNE is the only public uni in Australia awarded 18 straight years of five stars for Overall Experience
Good Universities Guide 2007-2024No.1 in NSW for
Student Experience
QILT (government-endorsed) ranks UNE as the top public NSW uni for Student Experience
QILT Student Experience SurveyFive Stars for
Teaching Quality
UNE rates among the top 20 per cent of universities in Australia for Teaching Quality
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