COURSE INFORMATION

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M18 Bachelor of Arts (Aboriginal Studies)

The three year course leading to the Bachelor of Arts (Aboriginal Studies) introduces students, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous, to the theme of Aboriginality -  Aboriginal discourses, Aboriginal knowledges, Aboriginal perspectives, Aboriginal experiences and Aboriginal ways.  The course provides 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 services areas, Aboriginal organisations and a range of government and non-government fields. All units within the course are available as Electives to students across the University.

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The course is open to all students who have attained one of the following admission requirements:

  1. TEE University entrance score
  2. Mature Age Entrance score
  3. Direct admission as a result of Aboriginal Student Intake Test
  4. Aboriginal Pre-tertiary course graduate ie (IUOC)
  5. An appropriate TAFE qualification
  6. Recognised prior experience and learning score

 

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 off campus centres, regional and satellite centres.

 

CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE KNOWLEDGE

Major reports on Indigenous education recommend that Indigenous students be exposed to culturally appropriate knowledge during their studies.  Students acquire such knowledge studying the eight unit Major in this degree.

 

ABSTUDY AND STUDENT SUPPORT

Indigenous students may be eligible for financial assistance through ABSTUDY.  All Indigenous students can access counselling, academic skills advice and ATAS tutoring through the School.

 

COURSE STRUCTURE

To satisfy all requirements for the Bachelor of Arts award, students must complete twenty-four units (24 x 15 = 360 Credit Points).  The award comprises:

  • an eight unit (8 x 15 = 120 Credit Points) Major; plus
  • sixteen additional units comprising Majors, Minors and Elective units selected from across the University.

 

Within this structure students may incorporate up to a maximum of ten first year units. The Bachelor of Arts (Aboriginal Studies) Major of eight units (8 x 15 = 120 Credit Points) comprises of ACS and IAS coded units.

 
YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 1
ACS1122 Regional Studies: Nyungar 15
or
ACS1121 Aboriginal Perspectives on Cultural Arts 15
Supporting Studies (Major, Minor, Electives)
Supporting Studies (Major, Minor, Electives)
Supporting Studies (Major, Minor, Electives)
 
YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 2
IAS1102 Identities and Intercultural Practices 15
Supporting Studies (Major, Minor, Electives)
Supporting Studies (Major, Minor, Electives)
Supporting Studies (Major, Minor, Electives)
 
YEAR TWO - SEMESTER 1
ACS2133 Aboriginal Communities 15
ACS2134 Indigenous Leaders Past and Present 15
Supporting Studies (Major, Minor, Electives)
Supporting Studies (Major, Minor, Electives)
 
YEAR TWO - SEMESTER 2
ACS2122 Aboriginal Perspectives on the Environment 15
Supporting Studies (Major, Minor, Electives)
Supporting Studies (Major, Minor, Electives)
Supporting Studies (Major, Minor, Electives)
 
YEAR THREE - SEMESTER 1
IAS3104 Indigenous Peoples and the West 15
Supporting Studies (Major, Minor, Electives)
Supporting Studies (Major, Minor, Electives)
Supporting Studies (Major, Minor, Electives)
 
YEAR THREE - SEMESTER 2
IAS3303 The Political Economy of Indigenous Australia 15
ACS3123 Confronting Contemporary Aboriginal Issues 15
Supporting Studies (Major, Minor, Electives)
Supporting Studies (Major, Minor, Electives)
 
 
MAABSTAboriginal Studies Major
MIINDSIndigenous Studies Minor
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 18/11/2004