Bachelor of Arts (Australian Studies)

Australian Studies is an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary course of study. It includes Aboriginal studies, history, politics, literature, media, sociology, science and technology and gender in its ambit. It has been designed to introduce students to the various ways Australian issues are addressed and analysed by a variety of interdisciplinary and disciplinary approaches. The major examines questions about national identity, social, cultural and political diversity, race, and gender. By crossing between disciplines, this major offers a rich insight into the complexities and contradictions that contribute to the notions of ‘Australian’.

Major Study

A major in Australian Studies consists of a minimum of 52 credit points; a minimum of 6 credit points at 100-level, 8 credit points at 200-level and 24 credit points at 300-level. The major is made up of the three core subjects: AUST101 or AUST102, ABST200 or HIST203 and AUST300 or SOC305. The balance of credit points is made up by taking subjects with Australian content offered by the following Programs within the Faculty: Aboriginal Studies, Communication and Cultural Studies, English, History, Politics, Science Technology and Society and Sociology.

Students should ensure that they have the necessary prerequisites to take the subjects of their choice, or have had the prerequisites waived by the Convenor of the relevant Program.

Minor Study

A minor in Australian Studies consists of a minimum of 28 credit points including one of the nominated core subjects at 100-level, and one of the nominated core subjects at 200-level.  The balance of credit points can be taken from the list of subjects for the major, provided that no more than 12 credit points are taken at 100-level. Students may not cross-count any subjects from the minor in any other minor or major study.

Honours

Those interested in Honours in Australian Studies should consult the Honours co-ordinator of the School of History and Politics. A notice board with information on Australian Studies can be found in the History and Politics corridor on the second floor of the Arts building (Bldg 19).