Bachelor of Arts (Aboriginal Studies)

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

Major Study

The major consists of three core subjects offered by the Aboriginal Education Centre together with a choice of subjects offered by participating Faculties. 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. The major must include ABST150, ABST200 and ABST300.

Note:  In planning the major, students should be aware that they may need to satisfy prerequisites of upper-level subjects.

Double Major

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

Minor Study

A minor in Aboriginal Studies will consist of the three core subjects (ABST150, ABST200 and ABST300) and one other subject from the subjects prescribed for the major (see Study Program below).  Students may not cross-count any subjects from the minor in any other minor or major study.

Study Program