Australian Studies Major

Australian studies is an internationally recognised program providing an interdisciplinary perspective on Australian society and culture. The program is run by the Australian Centre, within the School of Historical Studies.

Australian studies allows students to develop integrated analyses of the Australian experience from across disciplines. Students are encouraged to apply different methodologies and theoretical approaches to issues such as the environment, indigenous affairs, folklore, gender and sexuality, the visual and literary arts, urban planning, politics and popular culture.

A major in Australian studies usually consists of eight 12.5-point subjects, totalling 100 points. It comprises:

• two first-year subjects (25 points) which must focus upon Australia or be taken from the list of first-year subjects in Australian studies below; and

• six second/third-year subjects in Australian studies (75 points), which must include:

  • three subjects from the list of core subjects below; and

  • three subjects from the list of optional subjects below.

  Students who wish to include a subject that is not listed must seek approval from the convener of the Australian studies program.

First year subjects

Second year core subjects

Second year elective subjects

Third year core subjects

Third year elective subjects