Australian Indigenous Studies

Australian Indigenous Studies is a value-driven program guided by the principles of interdisciplinarity, intellectual exchange, and social relevance. Australian Indigenous Studies offers students perspectives on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and culture. Subjects offered reflect the rich diversity of the field. Themes include contemporary Indigenous cultural production, key thinkers and concepts, Settler and Indigenous environmental ethics, Aboriginal women and coloniality, and issues relating to land, law and philosophy.

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A specialisation in Australian Indigenous Studies in the Graduate Diploma of Arts consists of:

Level 1

• one level 1 subject (12.5 points)

Level 2

• 3 level 2 subjects (37.5 points)

Level 3

• one compulsory subject (12.5 points)
• 3 level 3 subjects (37.5 points)

Total 100 points

Students wishing to vary the selection of subjects must consult with the program coordinator.

Students are not permitted to take more than one optional subject (12.5 points) from the list of level 2 or 3 subjects - i.e. a maximum of 12.5 points from either list of options

Level 1 Subject

12.5 points

Level 2 Subjects

Level 2 Optional Subject

Students are not permitted to take more than one optional subject (12.5 points) from the list of level 2 or 3 subjects - i.e. a maximum of 12.5 points from either list of options

Compulsory Subject

12.5 points

Level 3 Subjects

Level 3 Optional Subject

Students are not permitted to take more than one optional subject (12.5 points) from the list of level 2 or 3 subjects - i.e. a maximum of 12.5 points from either list of options