The three year course leading to the Bachelor of Arts (Aboriginal Studies) introduces students, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous, to Aboriginal perspectives and general theories and methodologies for the analytical study of Aboriginal cultures and societies within the broad context of Australia.  It covers both contemporary and traditional issues, and the processes of cultural change.  The course is relevant for people working in human service areas and a range of government and non-government fields.

COURSE LOCATION AND MODE OF STUDY

The course is available by full-time or part-time study internally on Mount Lawley campus, or externally.  Indigenous students can also study through on-campus study blocks, through off-campus centres, regional and satellite centres.

COURSE STRUCTURE

To satisfy all requirements for the Bachelor of Arts award, students must complete twenty-four units (each 15 credit points).  The award comprises:

• an eight unit Major* (i.e., two units at first year level, and the remaining at second/third year levels); plus
• sixteen additional units comprising:
  • either an eight unit Supporting Major** and
  • a six unit Minor*** plus
  • two Electives or
  • a six unit Minor plus
  • ten Electives

Within this structure students may incorporate up to a maximum of  ten first year units.

Definition of terms

*Major - a major is a set of related units with a total points value of at least one third of that required for the Bachelors award.  Normally these points should be at the 2000 level or above.

**Supporting Major - a supporting major is a set of related units with a total points value of at least one third of that required for the Bachelors award. Normally these points should be at the 2000 level or above.

***Minor - a minor is a set of related units with a total points value of at least one quarter of that required for the Bachelors award. The majority of these points should be at the 2000 level or above.

Students should ensure that the semester calendar and timetable of their Minor and Elective units are compatible with their main study program.

Students have considerable choice in selecting a Minor area and/or Elective units to complement the Major area of study.

Specific requirements for Aboriginal Studies Major are listed as follows:

JOINT MAJOR

The Bachelor of Arts (Aboriginal Studies) Major of eight units is described as a Kurongkurl Katitjin degree jointly offered by the School of International, Cultural and Community Studies (units coded FAR, HIS, ALS and SAN) and Kurongkurl Katitjin School of Indigenous Australian Studies (units coded ACS and IAS). The Major should be comprised of  four units from a list of units coded FAR, HIS, ALS and SAN, and four units from a list of units coded ACS and IAS. This will include one first year level unit from each School  and three second or third year level units  from each school. Students can select their joint Major, Supporting Major or Minor from the following lists and should consult the Course Coordinators from the respective Schools.