Bachelor of Arts (Indigenous Australian Studies)

Overview

Description:
 This course is designed to give students a deeper understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their histories, environment, cultures, languages, politics and economies within the Bachelor of Arts framework.

The course is offered to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students. It recognizes the significance of Indigenous languages and cultures as an important part of the heritage of all Australians.

The Bachelor of Arts is a flexible degree that enables you to tailor a study program to suit your interests and equip you for a broad variety of career options. The BA is recognised by employers as providing a broad education that produces graduates with the communication, research, analytical and problem-solving skills that are essential in today's workforce.
 
Duration:
 3 years fulltime
 
Mode:
 Internal or external; block mode; limited attendance; full or part time *
 
Workload:
 Normal workload expectations are a minimum of 10 hours per week for every subject, including class contact hours, preparation and time spent on assessment tasks.
 
Type:
 Undergraduate
 
Credit points:
 72 credit points o
 
Intake:
 February and August
 
Prerequisite/s:
 English
 
Campus:
 Townsville, Cairns (restricted range of subjects)
 
Faculty:
 Arts, Education and Social Sciences
 
QTAC code:
 311031 Townsville; 321031 Cairns
 

* Duration: Part-time study is available to domestic students only.

o Credit points: Represent the combined value of individual subjects in a degree. One subject usually constitutes three credit points.
 

Joint Degree Options

Joint degrees give students expertise in a complementary discipline in reduced time and can enhance career prospects. At JCU this degree can be combined with:

Bachelor of Business

Bachelor of Community Welfare

Bachelor of Education (Primary)

Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

Bachelor of Journalism

Bachelor of Laws

Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Social Work

Structure

Level 1

IA1015:03 Indigenous Australian World Views 1: Survival, Identity and Cultural Diversity

PLUS

3 credit points selected from:

IA1007:03 Linking Indigenousness 1

IA1017:03 Indigenous Family Wellbeing and Community Development

IA1018:03 North Queensland Indigenous Historical Voices

SS1010:03 Australian People: Indigenous and Anthropological Perspectives

PLUS

12 credit points of level 1 study as specified in requirement 3 of the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts and a maximum of 6 credit points selected from the Master Schedule of Subjects and in accordance with the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts.

Level 2 and Level 3

IA2018:03 Indigenous Australian World Views 2: Cultural Diversity in the Workplace

IA3012:03 Indigenous Australian World Views 3: Introduction to Indigenous Research

PLUS

9 credit points at level 2 or level 3 study in IA subjects.

PLUS

6 credit points from the following cognate subjects:

AN2013:03 / AN3013:03 Culture, Knowledge and Environment

AR2011:03 / AR3011:03 Australia Through Time and Place

HI2191:03 / HI3191:03 Australian History

WS2121:03 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Skills and Frameworks for Practice

Remaining credit points in accordance with the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts

Level 4 (Honours students only)

IA4010:06 Indigenous Research Ethics, Methodologies and Procedures (TP 1)

IA4012:06 Interpreting Research (TP 2)

IA4102:06 Honours Thesis Part 1 of 2 (TP 1)

IA4103:06 Honours Thesis Part 2 of 2 (TP 2)

Honours

An Honours program is available for those students who demonstrate high academic performance. Honours consists of an extra year of study and the development of a personal research project and thesis. An Honours degree is usually essential for entry to research higher degrees. The Faculty also offers a wide range of postgraduate study opportunities.

Career Opportunities

Graduates with a major in Indigenous Australian Studies are sought for careers in both the public and private sectors in areas such as management, politics, policy and planning, advocacy, health, law, the environment, arts administration, cultural heritage management, education and training, media, community welfare, and business.

Practical Experience

Through collaboration with Indigenous communities, the Bachelor of Indigenous Studies offers first-hand experience of the diversity of Indigenous life in northern Australia. Each year the core subject (Linking Indigenousness) is taught in the field. Field trips give students first-hand experience of contemporary Indigenous communities, enhancing their understanding of community histories and current issues. Students also gain an insight into research ethics and protocols for consulting communities.

Special Facilities

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have an important place in tropical Queensland, as the traditional custodians of the land and sea and as part of a culturally diverse community. Traditional connections and responsibilities remain strong, making an important contribution to the region's cultural life.

The School of Indigenous Australian Studies (SIAS) manages research projects and provides the opportunity for students to undertake research in the field of Indigenous studies.

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