Aboriginal Studies

Aboriginal Studies is an interdisciplinary major which links together subjects in a number of Programs in the Faculty of Arts as well as subjects offered by the Faculties of Creative Arts, Education, Law, Science and Health and Behavioural Sciences, to provide Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students with a coherent program in the study of Aboriginal Australia.

Major Study

The major consists of four core subjects offered by the Aboriginal Education Centre together with a choice of subjects offered by participating Programs and Faculties. Because it is anticipated that the number of subjects available in the major will expand, students are advised to consult with the Aboriginal Education Centre about available subjects prior to enrolment.

A major in Aboriginal Studies requires the completion of a minimum of 52 credit points, consisting of at least 12 credit points at 100-level, 16 credit points at 200-level and 24 credit points at 300-level including the four core subjects ABST100, ABST200, ABST300 and ABST301. The core subjects are currently under review.

SOC231 and SOC306 are strongly recommended as preparatory subjects, for attempting ABST350 in the final year of the major.

Quotas may be applied to entry to the specialisation in Aboriginal Studies, including entry to ABST100.

Double Major

Because Aboriginal Studies subjects are drawn largely from the offerings of a number of Programs and Faculties, it is possible for students to complete a second specialisation. Students are encouraged to look closely at this option, particularly if they are contemplating postgraduate study.

Honours Program

Students who have completed a double major may be accepted into an Honours program. The program will be administered by the Program of the student's second major, subject to approval by the Convenor of the relevant Program and the Head of the Aboriginal Education Centre.