Indigenous studies is a diverse, interdisciplinary area of study, drawing on a large body of global literature. This major is underpinned by two key principles: Indigenous people as agents of their own destinies within the post-colonial era, and the valuing of Indigenous perspectives and voices. There is also a strong focus on working effectively and ethically with Indigenous people and Indigenous research methodologies. This major is offered by the Department of Indigenous Studies, which offers units to students seeking greater knowledge of Australian and other Indigenous societies and cultures.

Key Features

• Provides a broader inquiry into Indigenous identities in the contemporary world by including units from anthropology, education, history, law and human geography.
• You will learn how to think outside the constraints and assumptions imposed by Western culture and be encouraged to approach issues from an Indigenous perspective.
• Access a large collection of global literature on Indigenous issues, and focus on ethical orientation and Indigenous research methods.
• Gain essential skills for working in a diverse and challenging world.

• Aboriginal access worker
• case worker
• community liaison officer
• health worker
• Indigenous advocate
• Indigenous rights officer
• Indigenous support worker
• journalist
• legal adviser (with further study)
• program development officer
• project officer
• public policy officer
• researcher
• youth adviser